Pinyin "nian1"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "nian1" is split up into two parts: "ni" and "an1". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "ni"

Ni is for Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt Nefertiti.

In front of the anthill.

nia̅n = ni + an1

to nip / to grasp with the fingers / to fiddle with / Taiwan pr. [nian2]

nia̅n = ni + an1

to fade / to wither / to wilt / listless