Pinyin "neng2"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "neng2" is split up into two parts: "n" and "(e)ng2". 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 "(e)ng2"

In the engine's kitchen.

Characters pronounced neng2

能

néng = n + (e)ng2

surname Neng

能

néng = n + (e)ng2

can / to be able to / might possibly / ability / (physics) energy

能 = 匕 + 厶 + 月 : Mnemonic symbol: bicorne hat.

能 = 匕 + 厶 + 月 : Napoleon and the moon are fighting over who's the real Napoleon in the engine's kitchen. They both wield a ladle each. During the battle, Napoleon destroys the moon's fake nose, while the moon dents Napoleon's bicorne hat.