Pinyin "xian2"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "xian2" is split up into two parts: "xi" and "an2". 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 "an2"
In the anthill's kitchen.
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Translations with xian2
bow string / string of musical instrument / watchspring / chord (segment of curve) / hypotenuse / CL:根[gen1]
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enclosure / (variant of 閒|闲[xian2]) idle / unoccupied / leisure
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idle / unoccupied / leisure
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bit (of a bridle) / to hold in the mouth / to harbor (feelings) / to link / to accept / rank / title
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variant of 銜|衔[xian2]
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variant of 銜|衔[xian2]
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all / everyone / each / widespread / harmonious
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salted / salty / stingy / miserly
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worthy or virtuous person / honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation
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to dislike / suspicion / resentment / enmity / abbr. for 嫌犯[xian2 fan4], criminal suspect
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elegant / refined / to be skilled at
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side of a ship or an aircraft
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variant of 弦 / bow string / string of musical instrument / watch spring / chord (straight line joining two points on a curve) / hypotenuse
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