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.
打歌
dǎ gē
to promote a new song
达致
dá zhì
reach (an agreement)
大字报
dà zì bào
big-character poster
单程车资卡
dān chéng chē zī kǎ
single trip fare card
单肩装
dān jiān zhuāng
One shoulder outfit
单位信托
dān wèi xìn tuō
unit trust
电缆电视
diàn lǎn diàn shì
cable television
吊架
diào jià
suspended scaffold
度岁金
dù suì jīn
lunar new year gifts for senior citizens