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The Marilyn Method

Sounds are hard to remember on their own, so every pinyin sound gets a face: initials are actors, finals are locations. Pick whichever mnemonic sticks best by clicking its ☆, then hit Continue.

Pinyin final: "Ø4"

The Pinyin final "Ø4" is used in the second half of Pinyin syllables. In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the second half of a Pinyin syllable is always represented by a location. You can visit the Pinyin index to see all Pinyin syllables from this mnemonic group, or to see all Pinyin syllables "Ø4" can appear in.

Pronunciation Tips

“Ø” as the second half of a pinyin syllable means in the Marilyn Method system that there simply is no second half. Pronounce the start of the syllable on its own without dedicated ending.

The only exemption is “er”, which is arbitrarily assigned to the initial syllable “Ø” and ending syllable “Ø”.

Pinyin with Ø4

chì
chù
èr
shì
shù
zhì
zhù

Mnemonics for Ø4

In the space station’s bathroom.

By Matthias • updated about 1 month ago

Prompt snippets

Scene background: the cramped, functional interior of the International Space Station's hygiene module. The space is cluttered with exposed wiring, conduit, beige padded walls, and Velcro strips holding various equipment. In the mid-ground is a complex vacuum-assisted space toilet contraption with suction hoses and foot restraints. In the background, a cylindrical, curtained shower enclosure unit. Hygiene supplies, toothpaste tubes in foil bags, and towels float suspended freely in zero gravity. Small circular portholes reveal a distinct view of black outer space and stars. Digital rendering, sharp focus, vibrant color palette, highly detailed technical background, energetic composition. High quality modern comic book style. Everyone is floating in zero gravity.

Characters with Ø4

shì = sh + Ø4
variant of 是[shi4] / (used in given names)
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= s + Ø4
variant of 祀[si4]
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= li + Ø4
river in Hebei
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= li + Ø4
variant of 蒞|莅[li4], to attend
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= li + Ø4
to attend (an official function) / to be present / to administer / to approach (esp. as administrator)
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= mi + Ø4
quiet
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= bi + Ø4
(treat as a) favorite
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= y + Ø4
pleased / rejoice
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= yu + Ø4
(oak) / thorny shrub
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= bi + Ø4
careful / to prevent
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= ji + Ø4
to reach / when
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= lu + Ø4
clear (water) / strain liquids
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= qi + Ø4
variant of 氣|气[qi4], breath / air / steam / gas / weather / used in Taoist charms
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= li + Ø4
a kind of monkey
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= lu + Ø4
records / book / Taoist written charm / book of prophecy (e.g. of dynastic fortunes)
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= lu + Ø4
record book; archive / Taoist written charm / document of prophecy attesting to dynastic fortunes
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= ji + Ø4
(fishing net) / woolen rug
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= s + Ø4
plow / plowshare
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shù = shu + Ø4
insertion point in acupuncture / acupoint
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= bi + Ø4
the castor-oil plant
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