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.

三层肉
sān céng ròu
pork belly
沙爹
shā diē
satay
山瑞
shān ruì
Turtle
山竹
shān zhú
mangosteen
参峇
shēn bā
sambal
生鱼
shēng yú
snakehead
食水
shí shuǐ
drinking water
水粿
shuǐ guǒ
chwee kueh
四川菜
sì chuān cài
Sichuan preserved vegetable