Pinyin "que2"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "que2" is split up into two parts: "qu" and "e2". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "qu"

Qu is for Cupid.

Mnemonics for Pinyin final "e2"

In the elevator's kitchen.

Characters pronounced que2

瘸

qué = qu + e2

lame

瘸 = 疒 + 加 + 肉 : Cupid (qu) ate a steak (肉) in the elevator's kitchen (e2), but he decorated it with minced pom-poms (加). Soon afterwards he gets a colorful rash (疒) and a lame (瘸) feeling in his face and hands.