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.

加东
jiā dōng
Katong
脚底按摩径
jiǎo dǐ àn mó jìng
reflexology walk
结霜桥
jié shuāng qiáo
Sungei Road (colloquially known as gek sng kio)
金庄
jīn zhuāng
gold and jewellery shop
旧福特车厂
jiù fú tè chē chǎng
Former Ford Factory
聚落式排屋
jù luò shì pái wū
cluster housing