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.
党
鞭
In the Parliament of Singapore, the Party Whip ensures discipline of party members. Also known as “党督” in Mandarin.
加
龙
古
尼
A person who collects old and unwanted items. The term is the transliteration of the Malay word karung guni.
飞
禽
公
园
A park and tourist attraction that specialises in the care and breeding of birds.
女
皇
镇
A housing estate located in the southwestern part of central Singapore.
自
主
学
校
A school with flexibility to decide on education matters, such as school fees, school curriculum, academic and non-academic programmes.
教育
jiào yù
Education
社会
shè huì
Social
食物、植物
shí wù / zhí wù
Food / Plants
生活用语
shēng huó
Speech
社群、团体
shè qún / tuán tǐ
Communities / Organisations
交通
jiāo tōng
Transport
法政
fǎ zhèng
Legal / Politics
地理相关
dì lǐ xiāng guān
Places
文化
wén huà
Culture