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.
保
健
储
蓄
A national medical savings scheme where both employees and employers are legally required to make contributions, which can be used to pay for medical expenses.
巴
士
转
换
站
A transport hub for large public vehicles (buses) to begin or end bus routes.
卫
塞
节
A day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. This is also a public holiday in Singapore.
屠
妖
The largest and most important festival celebrated by Singaporean Indians, also known as the Festival of Lights. A public holiday in Singapore.
印
度
煎
饼
A type of pancake from India which is popular in Singapore and Malaysia.
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