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
路霸
lù bà
road bully
路隆
lù lóng
road bump
路税
lù shuì
road tax
伦敦德士
lún dūn dé shì
London cab
罗厘
luó lí
lorry