Pinyin "nan2"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "nan2" is split up into two parts: "n" 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 "n"
N is for Napoleon.
Mnemonics for Pinyin final "an2"
In the anthill's kitchen.
Characters pronounced nan2
male / Baron, lowest of five orders of nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]
男
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力
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田
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Mnemonic symbol: a mankini.
Napoleon (n) is taking part in the iron-man contest. In the anthill's kitchen (an2) he has to rob through a muddy field (田) as fast as possible while wearing a mankini (男). He has to reach a power button (力) located at the other end of the field and push it as fast as possible to qualify for the next round.
Napoleon (n) is taking part in the iron-man contest. In the anthill's kitchen (an2) he has to rob through a muddy field (田) as fast as possible while wearing a mankini (男). He has to reach a power button (力) located at the other end of the field and push it as fast as possible to qualify for the next round.
south
南
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十
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冂
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丷
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干
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Napoleon and the mean crocodile met in the anthill's kitchen to discuss a secret plan. The mean crocodile found a map which leads to a treasure of dried fruits. Napoleon and the mean crocodile agree to follow the map and claim the dried fruits, but each of them has his own secret agenda: Napoleon wants to claim the land and put up his big cross, and the crocodile just wants to relax under a palm tree.
difficult (to...) / problem / difficulty / difficult / not good