八 (bā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 八 (bā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 八 (bā) means "Eight". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 2 strokes and the radical 八.

Q: How do you write 八 stroke by stroke?

八 has 2 strokes. The radical is 八. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 八 and 公?

八 (bā) and 公 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 八?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 八. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 八?

Common words containing 八 include: 八月 (bā yuè) — August; 八个 (bā gè) — Eight (of something); 八点 (bā diǎn) — Eight o'clock.

How to Write 八

The character 八 (bā) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 八 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

八 is pronounced bā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Eight.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 八 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 八

八月 bā yuè

August

八个 bā gè

Eight (of something)

八点 bā diǎn

Eight o'clock

Example Sentences

现在是八月。

xiàn zài shì bā yuè

It is August now.

我买了八个苹果。

wǒ mǎi le bā gè píng guǒ

I bought eight apples.

我们八点见面。

wǒ men bā diǎn jiàn miàn

We'll meet at eight o'clock.

Similar Characters

公 gōng

六 liù

兮 xī

Practice Writing 八 (bā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 八

What does 八 (bā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 八 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 八 and 公?

What mistakes do learners make writing 八?

What common words use 八?

How to Write 八 (bā)