八

bā

numeral★Beginner

formal

The Chinese numeral for the number eight.

八月是一年中的第八个月。

August is the eighth month of the year.

我有八个苹果。

I have eight apples.

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In Chinese, '八' is used as a standalone numeral or as part of larger numbers (e.g., 八十 for eighty).

Collocations

八月August八十eighty八点eight o'clock

八仙过海idiom

Eight Immortals crossing the sea (idiom meaning to use one's talents to overcome difficulties)

八面玲珑idiom

Eight-sided and smooth (idiom describing someone who is adaptable and diplomatic)

The pronunciation of '八' (bā) is a first tone, which is flat and high. Pay attention to the tone when speaking.

'八' is used as a standalone numeral or as part of larger numbers. It is not used as a classifier on its own.

The character '八' is one of the earliest Chinese numerals, originating from ancient oracle bone script.

'八' is a basic numeral and is used in counting, dates, and time expressions. It is also used in idioms and proverbs.

八

eight

root

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