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xian in Mandarin

xiān xián xiǎn xiàn

The syllable xian is spelled with x plus the final ian. 401 characters use it across the tones below, ordered from most to least common.

xiānfirst tone · high and level · 21 characters

xiánsecond tone · rising · 21 characters

xiǎnthird tone · dipping · 15 characters

xiànfourth tone · falling · 24 characters