Pinyin "ci3"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "ci3" is split up into two parts: "c" and "Ø3". 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 "Ø3"

In the space station's living room.

Characters pronounced ci3

此

cǐ = c + Ø3

this; these

此

cǐ = c + Ø3

this / these

此 = 匕 + 止 : These boots are made for walking! The King of Chu cannot get his boots off in the space station. First he tries with the help of a large ladle, then he switches to a big barrier, which finally works.

泚

cǐ = c + Ø3

clear / bright and brilliant

佌

cǐ = c + Ø3

petty / wretched

玼

cǐ = c + Ø3

clear (as in a gem)

跐

cǐ = c + Ø3

to trample / to step / to walk on the ball of the foot