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.

shuāng

jié

shì

Definition

两个车厢连接在一起的超长型公共巴士。也叫“特超长型双节巴士”。

 

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zhèng

shà

qián

cǎo

chǎng

Definition

位于政府大厦(City Hall,今为国家美术馆)前的多用途大草坪。简称“大草场”。

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qiáo

Definition

横跨加冷盆地(Kallang Basin)而一部分为尼诰大道(Nicoll Highway)的一座桥。

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shuǐ

láng

tóu

Definition

莫罕默苏丹路(Mohamed Sultan Road)的俗称。也称“水笼头”。

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shì

jiè

hòu

Definition

锡安路(Zion Road)的俗称。

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