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.

夜光龙
yè guāng lóng
luminous dragon dance
鱼尾狮
yú wěi shī
Merlion