Chinese · Numbers & Time
八
bā
Eight
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number eight, considered lucky in Chinese culture.
Example
八是一个幸运数字。
Eight is a lucky number.
Etymology
'八' (bā) originated from ancient symbols in oracle bone script, visually representing the concept of eight. The design has remained relatively stable over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'八' is commonly employed in both spoken and written Chinese, and it is employed in everyday conversation as well as formal contexts related to counting or describing quantities.