Pinyin initial: "xi"
The Pinyin initial "xi" is used in the first half of Pinyin syllables. In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, "xi" belongs to the group of Pinyin initials which are represented in mnemonics by women. You can visit the Pinyin index to see all Pinyin syllables from this mnemonic group, or to see all Pinyin syllables "xi" can appear in.
Pinyin with xi
Mnemonics for xi
Xi is for Marie Curie.
Alternative mnemonic for xi: Xi Shi (西施), one of the renowned Four Beauties of ancient China.
Prompt snippets
Xi Shi is depicted as an ethereal beauty with delicate, refined features — graceful almond-shaped eyes, soft pale skin, and flowing black hair that cascades like silk. She wears elegant traditional Chinese garments adorned with gentle floral patterns. Her serene expression and graceful posture convey both inner gentleness and timeless charm, embodying the ideal of classical Chinese beauty.
Characters with xi
white / variant of 晰[xi1]
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to imitate (variant of 效[xiao4])
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variant of 效[xiao4] / to imitate
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variant of 繡|绣[xiu4]
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obscene / disrespectful
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epilepsy / insanity
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aromatic herb used for seasoning / variant of 香[xiang1]
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pleased / delighted / happy / variant of 欣
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variant of 狹|狭[xia2] / variant of 峽|峡[xia2]
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harmonious
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protection / shade
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Osmanthus fragrans
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to bring into accord / sincerity
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to gossip / to babble (Cantonese)
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(bound form) (literary) to take liberties with sb or sth / to treat frivolously
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see 獬豸[xie4 zhi4]
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to collect / to receive
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name of a river in Hubei
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