Pinyin "xiao1"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "xiao1" is split up into two parts: "xi" and "ao1". 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 "ao1"
In front of the aorta.
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Translations with xiao1
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miserable / desolate / dreary / Chinese mugwort
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(of water) deep and clear / (of wind and rain) howling and pounding / (of light rain) pattering
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surname Xiao / Taiwan pr. [Xiao4]
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to peel with a knife / to pare / to cut (a ball at tennis etc)
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to disappear / to vanish / to eliminate / to spend (time) / have to / need
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to melt (metal) / to cancel or annul / to sell / to spend / to fasten with a bolt / bolt or pin
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saltpeter / to tan (leather)
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firmament / heaven
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leisurely / easygoing
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owl / valiant / trafficker
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owl (order Strigiformes)
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good horse / valiant
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