Pinyin initial: "y"

The Pinyin initial "y" is used in the first half of Pinyin syllables. In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, "y" 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 "y" can appear in.

Pinyin with y

ya
yān
yán
yǎn
yàn
yāng
yáng
yǎng
yàng
yāo
yáo
yǎo
yào
ye
yīn
yín
yǐn
yìn
yīng
yíng
yǐng
yìng
yo
yōu
yóu
yǒu
yòu

Mnemonics for y

Y is for Maud Younger.

Prompt snippets

Maud Younger is depicted as a poised and confident older woman from the early 20th century, with refined features and expressive eyes that convey intelligence and determination. She wears her hair neatly styled in a classic Gibson-girl fashion, framing her face with soft waves. Her clothing reflects both elegance and activism — a tailored bright blouse and long dark skirt, complemented by a suffragist sash or hat, embodying her role as a leader and advocate for social change.

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Characters with y

yàn = y + an4
yào = y + ao4
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yóu = y + ou2
= y + Ø4
ancient unit of weight equal to 20 or 24 liang 兩|两[liang3]
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= y + Ø3
= y + Ø4
yāng = y + ang1
agitated (wind, cloud) / boundless
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yīng = y + (e)ng1
yǐng = y + (e)ng3
yín = y + (e)n2
yín = y + (e)n2
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yān = y + an1
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yǐng = y + (e)ng3
old variant of 穎|颖[ying3]
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yǎn = y + an3
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= y + e1
onomat. for surprise, amazement and sigh
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= y + e1
to choke (on) / to choke up / to suffocate
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= y + Ø2
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yín = y + (e)n2
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= y + Ø4
yurt / (literary) respectful / prudent
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= y + Ø4
post for tethering animals
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