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Xiu

SHYOH

/ɕjou/

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Syllable breakdown

Xiu

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Chinese (Mandarin)
Meaning
Elegant; embroidered; outstanding.
Gender
unisex

Common mispronunciations

ZOOKSI-oo

Pronunciation tips

The 'X' in Mandarin is a soft 'sh' sound.

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