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Pinyin "xi3"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "xi3" is split up into two parts: "xi" and "Ø3". 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 "Ø3"
In the space station's living room.
Characters pronounced xi3
to wash / to bathe / to develop (photo)
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to be fond of / to like / to enjoy / to be happy / to feel pleased / happiness / delight / glad
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(literary) to change one's residence
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double happiness (similar to 喜喜) / symbol of good luck, esp. marriage
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to mill (machining) / Taiwan pr. [xian3]
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variant of 喜[xi3]
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to be at, in or on (Cantonese) / Mandarin equivalent: 在[zai4]
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slippers
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male nettle-hemp
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sieve / to sift, to strain
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band for the hair
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silk headband / Taiwan pr. [shi3]
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feel insecure / unhappy
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(grass) / increase five fold
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(spider)
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