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.

太平绅士
tài píng shēn shì
Justice of the Peace
堂费
táng fèi
Court Fees
推事
tuī shì
magistrate