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.

shí

jiān

hòu

Definition

沙球朥路(Circular Road)的俗称。也称“十三行后”。

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shā

Definition

菜市场。

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chī

fēng

Definition

  1. 兜风。
  2. 到国外旅行或度假。

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shuǐ

láng

tóu

Definition

莫罕默苏丹路(Mohamed Sultan Road)的俗称。也称“水笼头”。

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Definition

一种流行于东南亚,用椰奶、鸡蛋、糖等混合蒸熟而成的酱。

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