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.
阿明阿莲
ā míng ā lián
Ah Beng Ah Lian
阿嫂杀手
ā sǎo shā shǒu
aunty charmer
埃尔金桥
āi ěr jīn qiáo
Elgin Bridge
安老院
ān lǎo yuàn
old folks' home
暗牌
àn pái
plainclothes police officer (colloquially known as am pai)
岸外银行
àn wài yín háng
offshore bank
安祥山
ān xiáng shān
Ann Siang Hill