Pinyin "xian3"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "xian3" is split up into two parts: "xi" and "an3". 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 "an3"
In the anthill's living room.
Characters pronounced xian3
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variant of 尟|鲜[xian3]
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old variant of 鮮|鲜[xian3]
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variant of 鮮|鲜[xian3]
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to make visible / to reveal / prominent / conspicuous / (prefix) phanero-
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danger / dangerous / rugged
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moss / lichen / moss on damp walls / used erroneously for 蘇|苏
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surname Xian
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basket clam (clam of family Corbiculidae); (esp.) Corbicula leana 真蜆|真蚬[zhen1 xian3]
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Cyclina orientalis
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Japanese variant of 顯|显
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shining metal / (old) the 16th of the month (abbreviation used in telegrams)
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