English–Chinese

“eight” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbā

Example

现在是八点。xiàn zài shì bā diǎn

It's eight o'clock now.

Illustration for 八 (eight)

How to say “eight” in Chinese

“Eight” in Chinese is 八 (bā).

A compact sign for eight units, whether in a count or on a clock.

Full entry for 八: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 八

我有八个苹果。wǒ yǒu bā gè píng guǒ

I have eight apples.

Tips for using 八

  • Chinese places a number before the time word or measure word, so the same number pattern works for an hour and for a counted group.

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