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.
三州府
sān zhōu fǔ
old term referring to the Straits Settlements
社区调解中心
shè qū tiáo jiě zhōng xīn
Community Mediation Centre
十八间
shí bā jiān
Boat Quay (colloquially known as zhap buay keng)
十八间后
shí bā jiān hòu
Circular Road (colloquially known as zhap pueh keng au)
书城
shū chéng
Bras Basah Complex
熟食中心
shú shí zhōng xīn
hawker centre
水廊头
shuǐ láng tóu
Mohamed Sultan Road (colloquially known as chwee long tow)
水仙门
shuǐ xiān mén
vicinity of Elgin Bridge
水仙门二街
shuǐ xiān mén èr jiē
Hill Street
水仙门一街
shuǐ xiān mén yī jiē
North Bridge Road