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.
三司
sān sī
three judges in the Court of Appeal
三州府
sān zhōu fǔ
old term referring to the Straits Settlements
山龟
shān gūi
a country bumpkin or ignorant person (colloquially known as suaku)
善堂
shàn táng
charitable halls
善信
shàn xìn
devotees of a religion
上诉庭
shàng sù tíng
Court of Appeal