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Radical:
Structure:Single-component character
Strokes:
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Traditional:
八
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Chinese dictionary
- 1
num.eight; a numeral that is the result of seven plus one; 8
这条鱼八公斤重。
The weight of this fish is eight kilos.
这里一共有八个班。
There are eight classes.
他家有八口人。
There are eight people in his family.
synonym
- 2
num.eighth
你是第八个进来的人。
You're the eighth person to come in.
在这次比赛中，他是第八名。
In this race, he was the eighth.
这是他买的第八支铅笔。
This is the eighth pencil he has bought.
Words and phrases with 八
- 八方[word]the eight points of the compass
- 八月[word]August; the eighth month of the lunar year
- 八音[word]musical sound produced by ancient instruments of eight different materials; the sound produced by all kinds of instruments
- 八宝[word]eight treasures; eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism: the parasol, two golden fish, conch shell, lotus blossom, banner of victory, vase, Dharma Wheel, eternal knot
- 八卦[word]a set of symbolic signs created by ancient Chinese; absurd
- 八法[word]eight therapeutic methods
- 八节[word]eight solar terms (usually including the Beginning of Spring, Spring Equinox, Beginning of Summer, Summer Solstice, Beginning of Autumn, Autumn Equinox, Beginning of Winter, and Winter Solstice
- 八位[word]eight-bit
- 八股文[word]eight-part essay
- 八拜之交[idiom]sworn brotherhood/sisterhood
- 八面威风[idiom]be arrogantly impressive in bearing
- 八面玲珑[idiom]description of large, bright windows
- 八斗之才[idiom]a man of great talent
- 八仙过海[idiom]Each displays one's own talents or skills to outwit others.
- 八方呼应[idiom]cooperation from all parties/sides
- 八抬大轿[idiom]eight-bearer sedan
Word usage
- Note"八" is written as "捌" on cheques, banknotes, etc to avoid mistakes or alterations.