Pinyin "xian1"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "xian1" is split up into two parts: "xi" and "an1". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.
Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "xi"
Xi is for Marie Curie.
Alternative mnemonic for xi: Xi Shi (西施), one of the renowned Four Beauties of ancient China.
Mnemonics for Pinyin final "an1"
In front of the anthill.
Characters pronounced xian1
immortal
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to lift (a lid) / to rock / to convulse
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early / prior / former / in advance / first
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fish / old variant of 鮮|鲜[xian1]
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fresh / bright (in color) / delicious / tasty / delicacy / aquatic foods
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fine / delicate / minute
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acid radical / -acyl (chemistry)
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sunrise
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xenon (chemistry)
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Ahura Mazda, the creator deity in Zoroastrianism
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Ormazda, the Sun God of the Zoroastrians and Manicheans / the Sun God
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fish-spear / sharp
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Japanese variant of 纖|纤
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common rice
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long-grained rice / same as 秈
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