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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.

Pinyin Recordings

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Translations with xian3

xiǎn = xi + an3
xiǎn = xi + an3
xiǎn = xi + an3
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xiǎn = xi + an3
xiǎn = xi + an3
to make visible / to reveal / prominent / conspicuous / (prefix) phanero-
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xiǎn = xi + an3
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xiǎn = xi + an3
old variant of 顯|显[xian3]
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xiǎn = xi + an3
old variant of 顯|显[xian3] / visible / apparent
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xiǎn = xi + an3
moss / lichen / moss on damp walls / used erroneously for 蘇|苏
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xiǎn = xi + an3
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xiǎn = xi + an3
Japanese variant of 險|险
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xiǎn = xi + an3
basket clam (clam of family Corbiculidae); (esp.) Corbicula leana 真蜆|真蚬[zhen1 xian3]
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xiǎn = xi + an3
xiǎn = xi + an3
Japanese variant of 顯|显
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xiǎn = xi + an3
shining metal / (old) the 16th of the month (abbreviation used in telegrams)
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