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.
巴士专用道
bā shì zhuān yòng dào
bus lane
霸王车
bà wáng chē
pirate taxis or unpaid rides
白卡
bái kǎ
disembarkation / embarkation card
大型豪华德士
dà xíng háo huá dé shì
MaxiCab
单程车资卡
dān chéng chē zī kǎ
single trip ticket
公路电子收费
gōng lù diàn zǐ shōu feì
Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)
红灯左转
hóng dēng zuǒ zhuǎn
Left Turn on Red
黄顶德士
huáng dǐng dé shì
Yellow Top taxi
机位
jī wèi
airplane passenger seat
驾驶中心
jià shǐ zhōng xīn
driving centre