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Basic Meaning

The character (bā) represents the number eight. It is one of the first numbers learned in Chinese and is used in counting, telling time, and quantities.

Common Usage and Collocations

is often combined with measure words like (gè) to count objects, e.g., 苹果 (eight apples). It is also used in time expressions such as (eight o'clock). When used in dates or phone numbers, simply denotes the digit 8.

Collocations

  • (bā gè): eight (counting objects)
  • (bā diǎn): eight o'clock
  • (bā suì): eight years old

Notes

is pronounced with the first tone (high and level). It is important not to confuse it with similar-sounding numbers like (bā) which has different meanings. is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture because its pronunciation is similar to the word for wealth or prosperity (, fā).

例文

我家有八个人。

Wǒ jiā yǒu bā gè rén.

There are eight people in my family.

八点钟开会,别迟到。

Bā diǎn zhōng kāihuì, bié chídào.

The meeting is at eight o'clock, don't be late.

他买了八个苹果。

Tā mǎi le bā gè píngguǒ.

He bought eight apples.