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.

公共假日
gōng gòng jià rì
public holiday
观音妈
guān yīn mā
Avalokiteśvara (colloquially known as kwan im ma)