八
bā
What does 八 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
eight
In this place
Middle of 十八 — finishes eighteen before 梯.
Remember this
八 opens like a split — eight. On this board it closes 十八 so the title reads “eighteen stairs,” a hillside nickname, not eight souvenir stalls to count.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 八 (bā) mean for travelers?
- eight
- Where will I see 八 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Shibati. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 八 on the street?
- 八 opens like a split — eight. On this board it closes 十八 so the title reads “eighteen stairs,” a hillside nickname, not eight souvenir stalls to count.