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.
射脚
shè jiǎo
top goalscorer in soccer
社交访问准证
shè jiāo fǎng wèn zhǔn zhèng
Social Visit Pass
社区安全与治安
shè qū ān quán yǔ zhì ān jì huà
Community Safety and Security Programme
社区发展理事会
shè qū fā zhǎn lǐ shì huì
Community Development Council (CDC)
社区调解中心
shè qū tiáo jiě zhōng xīn
Community Mediation Centre
省水标签计划
shěng shuǐ biāo qiān jì huà
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)
生物认证护照
sheng wù rèn zhèng hù zhào
biometric passport
十八间
shí bā jiān
Boat Quay (colloquially known as zhap buay keng)
十八间后
shí bā jiān hòu
Circular Road (colloquially known as zhap pueh keng au)