Pinyin "can2"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "can2" is split up into two parts: "c" and "an2". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "c"

C is for the King of Chu.

Mnemonics for Pinyin final "an2"

In the anthill's kitchen.

Characters pronounced can2

残
殘
cán = c + an2
to destroy / to spoil / to ruin / to injure / cruel / oppressive / savage / brutal / incomplete / disabled / to remain / to survive / remnant / surplus
残 = 戋 + 歹 : The King of Chu (c) invited the wicked witch (歹) to try his floating tank (戋) in the anthill's kitchen (an2) and without waiting he pushed the wicked witch in and closed the lid. After a while he checked on her and found to only the complete tank, but also the wicked witch absolutely ruined (残).
惭
慙
cán = c + an2
variant of 慚|惭[can2]
惭 = 忄 + 斩 : The King of Chu (c) just entered the anthill (an2) and is very ashamed (惭). He got his flail (忄) stuck in his lawn mower (斩) and now he cannot get it out, so he has to ask his friends for help, which is really embarrassing for him.
惭
慚
cán = c + an2
ashamed
惭 = 忄 + 斩 : The King of Chu (c) just entered the anthill (an2) and is very ashamed (惭). He got his flail (忄) stuck in his lawn mower (斩) and now he cannot get it out, so he has to ask his friends for help, which is really embarrassing for him.
蚕
蠶
cán = c + an2
silkworm