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.
善信
shàn xìn
devotees of a religion
社区发展理事会
shè qū fā zhǎn lǐ shì huì
Community Development Council (CDC)
侍应生
shì yìng shēng
waiter or waitress
市镇理事会
shì zhèn lǐ shì huì
Town Council
私会党
sī huì dăng
secret society