八音 bā yīn ㄅㄚ ㄧㄣ baat3 jam1

  • ancient classification system for musical instruments, based on the material of which the instrument is made (metal 金 , stone 石 , clay 土 , leather 革 , silk 丝 絲 , wood 木 , gourd 匏 , bamboo 竹 )
  • the eight kinds of sound produced by instruments in these categories
  • music

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 八 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.