Pinyin initial: "qu"
The Pinyin initial "qu" is used in the first half of Pinyin syllables. In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, "qu" belongs to the group of Pinyin initials which are represented in mnemonics by deities. You can visit the Pinyin index to see all Pinyin syllables from this mnemonic group, or to see all Pinyin syllables "qu" can appear in.
Mnemonics for qu
Qu is for Cupid.
Characters with qu
(bound form, used in the names of various kinds of bird, esp. robins and redstarts)
(literary) to end / to stop / one of the stanzas (usually two) of a ci poem 詞|词[ci2] / classifier for songs or ci poems
to extinguish a burning object / to singe sth with a smoldering object (e.g. burn a hole in one's trousers with a cigarette) / to stir-fry / to pour a mixture of hot oil and flavorings over food