Pinyin "dian4"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "dian4" is split up into two parts: "di" and "an4". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "di"

Di is for Dorothy Gale.

Mnemonics for Pinyin final "an4"

In the anthill's bathroom.

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Translations with dian4

diàn = di + an4
suburbs or outskirts / one of the five degrees of official mourning attire in dynastic China / official in charge of fields (old)
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diàn = di + an4
inn; old-style hotel / (bound form) shop; store / CL:家[jia1]
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diàn = di + an4
lightning / electricity / electric (bound form) / to get (or give) an electric shock / phone call or telegram etc / to send via telephone or telegram etc
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diàn = di + an4
pad / cushion / mat / to pad out / to fill a gap / to pay for sb / to advance (money)
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diàn = di + an4
to think of / to remember / to miss
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diàn = di + an4
to fix / to settle / a libation to the dead
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blemish / disgrace / flaw in jade
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diàn = di + an4
to inlay with gold, silver etc / ancient inlaid ornament shaped as a flower
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