八 · bā

Indice visuel

Two strokes opening like an inverted V: one falls left, one falls right, joined at the top.

Usage

Suggests division/separation or the number eight. Often sits atop a character.

Notes d'apprentissage

Eight/divide radical. Found in 分 (to divide), 公 (public), 共 (together).

• 儿: 八 has two evenly spreading strokes; 儿 looks more leg-like, left stroke slightly curved.