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.
双班制
shuāng bān zhì
double-session system
善堂
shàn táng
charitable halls
射脚
shè jiǎo
soccer player who is a top shooter
社交访问准证
shè jiāo fǎng wèn zhǔn zhèng
Social Visit Pass
社区安全与治安计划
shè qū ān quán yǔ zhì ān jì huà
Community Safety and Security Programme
省水标签计划
shěng shuǐ biāo qiān jì huà
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme
生物认证护照
sheng wù rèn zhèng hù zhào
biometric passport
双佳节
shuāng jiā jié
coincidence of two major festivals
四大水喉
sì dà shuǐ hóu
Four National Taps