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.
阿嫂杀手
ā sǎo shā shǒu
aunty charmer
爱之病
ài zhī bìng
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
岸外银行
àn wài yín háng
offshore bank
百慕达裤
bǎi mù dá kù
bermuda shorts
绑紧跳
bǎng jĭn tiào
bungee jumping
报聘
bào pìn
pay a return visit
报穷
bào qióng
adjudication of bankruptcy
报生纸
bào shēng zhǐ
birth certificate