COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 八
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Two bent lines meaning "to divide"
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How to Write 八 (bā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
eight; 8
bāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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bā
八
eight; 8
Common words
bā chéng
八成
eighty percent; most probably; most likely
bā guà
八卦
the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; gossip; gossipy
luàn qī bā zāo
乱七八糟
(idiom) chaotic; in disorder; muddled
qī zuǐ bā shé
七嘴八舌
lively discussion with everybody talking at once
sì miàn bā fāng
四面八方
in all directions; all around; far and near
sì tōng bā dá
四通八达
roads open in all directions (idiom); accessible from all sides
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 八
Say “bā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 八
Common words and phrases
bā chéng
eighty percent; most probably; most likely
bā guà
the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; gossip; gossipy
luàn qī bā zāo
(idiom) chaotic; in disorder; muddled
qī zuǐ bā shé
lively discussion with everybody talking at once
sì miàn bā fāng
in all directions; all around; far and near
sì tōng bā dá
roads open in all directions (idiom); accessible from all sides
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“八”。
Zhège zì shì “bā”.
This character is “八”.
我正在学习“八”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bā” zì.
I am learning the character “八”.
请写一遍“八”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bā”.
Please write “八” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 八?
八 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 八 (bā) mean?
八 (bā) means eight; 8.
What is the radical of 八?
The radical of 八 is 八, associated with Not yet classified.