Pinyin initial: "xu"
The Pinyin initial "xu" is used in the first half of Pinyin syllables. In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, "xu" belongs to the group of Pinyin initials which are represented in mnemonics by deities. You can visit the Pinyin index to see all Pinyin syllables from this mnemonic group, or to see all Pinyin syllables "xu" can appear in.
Pinyin with xu
Mnemonics for xu
Xu is for Xu Xian.
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Characters with xu
variant of 勛|勋[xun1]
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to search / to look for / to seek
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to learn / to study / to imitate / science / -ology
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to abdicate / modest / yielding / unpretentious / inferior to / (slang) to suck
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to allow / to permit / to promise / to praise / somewhat / perhaps
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to ask about / to inquire about
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to choose / to pick / to select / to elect
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abbr. for Syria 敘利亞|叙利亚[Xu4 li4 ya4]
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to continue / to replenish
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beginnings / clues / mental state / thread
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must / to have to / to wait
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to teach / to train / to admonish / instruction (from superiors) / teachings / rule
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emptiness / void / abstract theory or guiding principles / empty or unoccupied / diffident or timid / false / humble or modest / (of health) weak / virtual / in vain
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to question / to ask / to interrogate / rapid / speedy / fast / news / information
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fumes from sacrifice
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surname Xue / vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC)
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wormwood like grass (classical)
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pavilion with a view / high / tall / high fronted, curtained carriage (old)
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