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.

jiāo tōng
Transport
搭客
dā kè
passenger
大型豪华德士
dà xíng háo huá dé shì
limousine taxi
德士
dé shì
taxi
赌船
dǔ chuán
gambling ship