Pinyin "xian4"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "xian4" is split up into two parts: "xi" and "an4". 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 "an4"

In the anthill's bathroom.

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Translations with xian4

xiàn = xi + an4
to offer / to present / to dedicate / to donate / to show / to put on display / worthy person (old)
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amaranth (genus Amaranthus) / Joseph's coat (Amaranthus tricolor) / Chinese spinach (Amaranth mangostanus)
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graupel / snow pellet / soft hail
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abbr. for 峴首山|岘首山[Xian4 shou3 shan1] / Mt Xianshou in Hubei / steep hill / used in place names
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Japanese variant of 陷[xian4]
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old variant of 僩[xian4]
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half-grown beans / variant of 餡|馅[xian4]
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vehicle for transporting prisoners
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