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.
红
牌
车
交通
Transport
名词
非繁忙时段用车,车牌以红底白字标明,因而得名。
Noun
A car that can be used during off-peak hours. The Mandarin name literally translates as “red plate car”, as this type of cars uses red car plates with white lettering.
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jī wèi
tuō chē tóu
gù běn
yì tōng kǎ