Pinyin "nan3"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "nan3" is split up into two parts: "n" and "an3". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "n"

N is for Napoleon.

Mnemonics for Pinyin final "an3"

In the anthill's living room.

Characters pronounced nan3

(used in place names)
surname Nan
brisket / belly beef / spongy meat from cow's underside and neighboring ribs / see 牛腩[niu2 nan3] esp. Cantonese / erroneously translated as sirloin
blushing with shame
stand in awe
immature locusts