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.

插车
chā chē
forklift
车匙
chē shí
car keys
乘搭
chéng dā
to ride
川行
chuān xíng
to ply