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.

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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
basket clam (clam of family Corbiculidae); (esp.) Corbicula leana 真蜆|真蚬[zhen1 xian3]
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xiǎn = xi + an3
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xiǎn = xi + an3
variant of 獫|猃[xian3]
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xiǎn = xi + an3
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xiǎn = xi + an3
bamboo brush for utensils
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xiǎn = xi + an3
name of an ancient state
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xiǎn = xi + an3
xiǎn = xi + an3
curtain at front of carriage
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xiǎn = xi + an3
a kind of dog with a long snout / see 獫狁|猃狁[Xian3 yun3]
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xiǎn = xi + an3
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xiǎn = xi + an3
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