Pinyin "xi4"
In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "xi4" is split up into two parts: "xi" and "Ø4". 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 "Ø4"
In the space station's bathroom.
Characters pronounced xi4
"cover" or "conceal" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 23) / see also 匚[fang1]
"cover" or "conceal" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 23) (distinguished from 匚[fang1])