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.

huáng

jiā

shān

hòu

Definition

槟榔路(Penang Road)的俗称。

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zhǔ

yào

fān

xīn

huà

Definition

为屋龄超过20年的旧组屋进行翻修的计划。

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zhì

zhàng

Definition

因大脑受损或有缺陷,而导致智力低于常人。也称“智钝”和“迟钝”。

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xīn

yáo

Definition

由新加坡年轻人创作的华语歌谣。

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shā

lán

Definition

夜市。

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