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
Straits Settlements
山龟
shān gūi
a person who is ignorant or not well informed (colloquially known as sua ku)
善堂
shàn táng
charitable halls
善信
shàn xìn
devotees of a religion
上诉庭
shàng sù tíng
Court of Appeal
射脚
shè jiǎo
soccer player who is a top shooter