Singaporean Mandarin Database
This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.
双节巴士
shuāng jié bā shì
articulated bus/bendy bus
水上德士
shuǐ shàng dé shì
river taxi
锁车区
suǒ chē qū
Wheel Clamp Zone
三司
sān sī
three judges in the Court of Appeal
上诉庭
shàng sù tíng
Court of Appeal
司法委员
sī fǎ wěi yuán
Judicial Commissioner
三州府
sān zhōu fǔ
Straits Settlements
社区调解中心
shè qū tiáo jiě zhōng xīn
Community Mediation Centre
十八间
shí bā jiān
Boat Quay (colloquially known as zhap buay keng)
十八间后
shí bā jiān hòu
Circular Road
书城
shū chéng
Bras Basah Complex