HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
八 — eight
- Reading
- bā
- Meaning
- eight
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
八 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bā and it means eight. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
八 appears in everyday chinese words such as 八 (eight), 八卦 (gossip, eight trigrams) and 八成 (80%, most likely).
Chinese words containing 八
Frequently asked questions
What does 八 mean in Chinese?
八 means eight in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 八 read?
八 is read bā. Reading it inside real words — 八 and 八卦 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 八 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 八 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 八 in a word?
A common word containing 八 is 八 (bā) — "eight". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 八 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 八 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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