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

Q: What does 捌 (bā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捌 (bā) means "eight (formal)". with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捌 stroke by stroke?

捌 has 10 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捌 and 㧜?

捌 (bā) and 㧜 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 捌?

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

Q: What common words use 捌?

Common words containing 捌 include: 捌万 (bā wàn) — eighty thousand (formal); 捌圆 (bā yuán) — eight yuan (formal); 捌月 (bā yuè) — August (formal).

How to Write 捌

The character 捌 (bā) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

捌 is pronounced bā in Mandarin Chinese. It means eight (formal).

Common Words with 捌

捌万 bā wàn

eighty thousand (formal)

捌圆 bā yuán

eight yuan (formal)

捌月 bā yuè

August (formal)

Example Sentences

支票上写着捌万元整。

zhī piào shàng xiě zhe bā wàn yuán zhěng

The check says exactly eighty thousand yuan.

这件衣服捌拾圆。

zhè jiàn yī fú bā shí yuán

This piece of clothing is eighty yuan.

捌月是炎热的季节。

bā yuè shì yán rè de jì jié

August is a hot season.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

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披 pī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捌

What does 捌 (bā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捌 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捌?

What common words use 捌?

How to Write 捌 (bā)