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
Recordings
Translations with xian1
fish / old variant of 鮮|鲜[xian1]
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fish-spear / sharp
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old variant of 仙[xian1]
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variant of 仙, immortal / light (as a feather)
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cunning / slender
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artful / flattering
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shovel / variant of 鍁|锨[xian1]
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to manner of dancing / to walk around
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(literary) to want; to desire / (literary) pleased; gratified; happy
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