八

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我八点上班。▶ —
   I start work at eight.
2. 八月很热。▶ —
   August is hot.

Collocations

Mnemonic

八 bā "eight". In Cantonese, 八 sounds close to 發/发 fā "to prosper" — culturally lucky, premium for phone/license numbers, especially in southern China.

Quick check

1. Why is 8 lucky in China?

   • Sounds like 發 (prosper)
   • Octagonal shape
   • Auspicious character
   • August festivals