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.

南部山脊
nán bù shān jǐ
The Southern Ridges
牛车水
niú chē shuĭ
Chinatown
女皇镇
nǚ huáng zhèn
Queenstown