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.

好彩
hǎo cǎi
luckily
好命
hǎo mìng
to have a good life
红色炸弹
hóng sè zhà dàn
wedding invitation
huán
pay
回返
huí fǎn
return to