• The Singapore Government commonly uses turfing to beautify and “green” open spaces.
• The use of turf also helps to prevent direct exposure of soil, thereby reducing dust.
• In Singapore, such fields are generally used for leisure and recreational activities.

Having worked at the shop for two years, he said: “Normally, people only come to the field to exercise or relax on the weekends, but since Monday, there have been people coming every evening to exercise.” (Lianhe Zaobao, 11/4/2020)

Although the term “草场” is listed in the Modern Chinese Dictionary, it mainly refers to pasture land. In Singapore, “草场” are generally artificially turfed and cannot be used for grazing.