Pain 痛

Singapore - Khoo Teck Puat Hospital A&E

新加坡 — 邱德拔医院急诊室

My mommy passed away suddenly, and after crying for several days, my eyes began to hurt.

我的妈咪突然去世，哭了几天后，眼睛开始疼痛。

Because I injured my eye last year, my sister suggested that I go to the emergency department to see a doctor and have it checked out.

因为我去年眼睛受伤了，我妹妹建议我去急诊室看医生检查一下。

After a series of tests, the doctor finally said that everything was normal.

经过一系列检查，医生最终表示一切正常。

To avoid putting extra strain on my eyes, I need to manage my emotions.

为了避免给眼睛增加额外的负担，我需要控制自己的情绪。

Semi-Orphan 半个孤儿

Singapore

新加坡

On April 9, 2026, my beloved mommy suddenly passed away, leaving me a semi-orphan.

2026年4月9日，我挚爱的妈咪突然去世，使我成了半个孤儿。

Red Cycling Path 红色自行车道

Singapore

新加坡

Red cycling paths in Singapore are designed to distinctly separate cyclists from pedestrians, improving safety and visibility.

新加坡的红色自行车道旨在将骑自行车的人与行人明显分开，从而提高安全性和可见性。

From 1 July 2025, cyclists in Singapore will be prohibited from riding on footpaths next to dedicated cycling paths, which will be transformed into "Pedestrian-Only Paths".

从 2025 年 7 月 1 日起，新加坡的骑自行车者将被禁止在专用自行车道旁边的行人道上骑行，这些自行车道将被改造成“行人专用道”。

Violators face fines of up to S$2000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both.

违者将面临最高2000新元的罚款、最高三个月的监禁，或两者并罚。

These rules improve safety for seniors and children.

这些规定旨在提高老年人和儿童的安全。

World’s Best Airport 世界最佳机场

Singapore - Changi Airport

新加坡 — 樟宜机场

Singapore Changi Airport serves as the gateway for every traveller arriving in Singapore.

新加坡樟宜机场是迎接每一位抵达新加坡的旅客的门户。

Changi Airport has been named the world’s best airport in 2026 by the London-based research firm Skytrax.

伦敦的研究公司 Skytrax 将樟宜机场评为 2026 年全球最佳机场。

This marks the 14th time Changi Airport has received this title, setting a record since the award was established in 2000.

这是樟宜机场第 14 次获得该奖项，创下了自 2000 年该奖项设立以来的纪录。

Better Safe Than Sorry 马路如虎口

Singapore

新加坡

Although the number of road accidents in Singapore is low, it does not mean we can ignore the importance of road safety.

虽然新加坡的道路交通事故数量较少，但这并不意味着我们可以忽视道路安全的重要性。

Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, it is always better to be safe than sorry on the road.

无论你是司机还是行人，在路上安全第一，防患于未然总是好的。

Paint 粉刷

Singapore

新加坡

77% to 80% of Singapore’s resident population, including citizens and permanent residents, live in Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats.

新加坡 77% 至 80% 的居民人口（包括公民和永久居民）居住在建屋发展局 (HDB) 组屋中。

In Singapore, no matter how old the HDB flats are, you will not notice any signs of ageing.

在新加坡，无论组屋的房龄有多长，你都不会注意到任何老化的迹象。

One reason is that the town council repaint the exterior walls of the HDB flats in the town every five years.

其中一个原因是，市镇理事会每五年会重新粉刷市镇里组屋的外墙。

Horse 马

Singapore

新加坡

Today is the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration, Yuan Xiao Festival, also known as the Lantern Festival.

今天是农历新年最后一天，也是元宵节。

While everyone is still celebrating the Year of the Horse, let me pat the horse's buttocks and talk about horses.

趁着大家还是庆祝马年的气氛，让我来拍着马屁聊聊马吧。

Horses are given different names based on their age, gender, and reproductive status throughout their life cycle.

A young horse is called a foal.

A foal that is still nursing from its mother is called a suckling.

A horse between six months and one year old that has been separated from its mother is called a weanling.

A horse that is between one and two years old is called a yearling.

A female horse under four years old is called a filly.

A male horse under four years old is called a colt.

A mature female horse four years old or older is called a mare.

A mature male horse four years old or older is called a stallion.

A castrated male horse is called a gelding.

A female horse used for breeding is called a broodmare.

A horse in its late teens to twenties or older is called a senior or geriatric horse.

2026年是丙午年，丙在五行中属火；所以丙午马年也被称为"火马年"、"红马年"或"赤马年"。

纯黑色的马叫骊。

青黑色的马叫骐。

青白相杂色的马叫骓。

青白相间色的马叫骢。

黑鬃的白马叫骆。

黑鬃、黑尾的红马叫骝。

黑嘴的黄马叫䯄。

浅黑带白色的马叫骃。

鱼鳞状斑纹的马叫𬴊。

腹部白、其他部位红色的马叫𫘪。

前足全白的马叫𫘬。

黄白相杂色的马叫𬳵。

P/S: "Pat the horse's buttocks" is a direct translation from Chinese, and it means toady.

Gift 献礼

Singapore - HSA

新加坡 — 卫生科学局

Today is the seventh day of the Chinese New Year (Human Day).

今天是大年初七（人日）。

There are usually not many people donating blood during the Chinese New Year.

农历新年期间通常捐血的人不多。

Surprisingly, many people still come to donate blood and give their New Year's gifts during this year's Chinese New Year.

出乎意料的是，今年的农历新年期间还有不少人前来捐血送上新年礼物。

Those who have read my previous blogs should know that this is my 85th blood donation.

读过我之前部落格的人应该知道，这是我第85次献血。

I would also like to take this opportunity to present my Chinese New Year's gift for Human Day.

我也借这机会献上人日的新年礼物。

Happy birthday to all readers on Human Day!

在此祝愿读者们在人日里生日快乐。

River Hongbao 40 春到河畔

Singapore - Gardens By The Bay

新加坡 — 滨海湾花园

This year is the Year of the Horse, and River Hongbao has galloped into its 40th year.

今年是马年，而春到河畔也迈入了它的第40个年头。

Open Days: February 15th to February 24th, 2026

开放日：2026年2月15日至2月24日

Twelve zodiac animal figurines are displayed near the entrance.

入口处附近展示了十二生肖摆饰。

Children's favourite thing - the playground.

有儿童的最爱——游乐场。

There are stage performances with singing and dancing.

有载歌载舞的歌台表演。

There's also the popular God of Wealth.

还有受大家欢迎的财神爷。

Money 马昵

Singapore - Chinatown

新加坡 — 牛车水

This year is the Year of the Horse, and a golden horse appeared in Chinatown!

今年是马年，牛车水就出现了一匹黄金马！

The majority of Singapore's Chinese population originated from Fujian.

新加坡的华人人口祖籍大部分来自福建。

In the Fujian dialect, the word "year" is pronounced as "ni".

在福建话中，“年”的发音是“昵”。

In Thai, "come here" is read as "mani", which sounds similar to the English word "money".

在泰语中，“过来”读作“mani”，发音与英语单词“钱”相似。

Wishing all readers of this article a prosperous and auspicious Year of the Horse!

祝愿所有阅读本文的读者马年吉祥如意，万事如意！

"Mani Money" - "Come here, Money"

“马昵、马昵” — “钱，过来”