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.
屠
妖
节
The largest and most important festival celebrated by Singaporean Indians, also known as the Festival of Lights. A public holiday in Singapore.
立
国
一
代
Singaporeans born between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 1959 and became citizens on or before 31 December 1996.
制
服
团
体
Co-curricular activity groups in primary and secondary schools in Singapore that inculcate a sense of discipline in students.
报
生
纸
A document which records a person’s time and place of birth as well as their parents’ names.
警
曹
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