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.

海峡殖民地
hǎi xiá zhí mín dì
Straits Settlement
红字
hóng zì
popular numbers for 4D (4-digit lottery)
环境剧
huán jìng jù
local sitcom
黄丝带计划
huáng sī dài jì huà
Yellow Ribbon Project
火患
huǒ huàn
fire incident