Pinyin "tai1"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "tai1" is split up into two parts: "t" and "ai1". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "t"

T is for Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee.

Mnemonics for Pinyin final "ai1"

In front of the airplane.

Characters pronounced tai1

胎
ta̅i = t + ai1
fetus / classifier for litters (of puppies etc) / padding (in clothing or bedding) / womb carrying a fetus / (fig.) origin / source / (loanword) tire
胎 = 台 + 月 : The moon (月) is talking to Tecumseh (t) over a counter (台) in front of the airplane (ai1) because it wants to get an abortion to get rid of its fetus (胎).
苔
ta̅i = t + ai1
coating (of tongue)
呔
ta̅i = t + ai1
tie / necktie / tire (Cantonese)