Pinyin "shao4"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "shao4" is split up into two parts: "sh" and "ao4". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.
Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "sh"
Sh is for Sherlock Holmes.
Mnemonics for Pinyin final "ao4"
In the aorta's bathroom.
Characters pronounced shao4
surname Shao / name of an ancient state that existed in what is now Shaanxi Province
a whistle / sentry
to continue / to carry on
绍
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召
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纟
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When Sherlock Holmes (sh) was in the middle of taking a shower in the aorta's bathroom (ao4), the water suddenly stopped an he was unable to continue (绍). Now he wants to call the janitor over the intercom (召), but the connection is very slow. It is because inside of the intercom sits a very small silk worm (纟) which listens to Sherlock Holmes and then carries on (绍) the message to the next relay point.