a common name for a softshell turtle or tortoise

to talk nonsense; to speak irresponsibly

to gossip about others; idle talk, rumors, or tabloid news regarding people's private lives

August; the eighth month of the year; eighth lunar month

in an awful mess; in a complete muddle; disorganized and without any order

eighty percent; eight-tenths

the number eighteen; 18

(idiom) all directions; in all directions; all around; from all over

The main Chinese Communist military force during the war against Japan (1937–1945); officially designated as the Eighth Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army.

of a wide variety; myriad; all sorts of. Originally referring to ancient military formations, it now describes a scene or situation that is diverse or constantly changing in style.

bastard; son of a bitch; prick; a common insult literally meaning "turtle's egg"

March 8th, commonly used to refer to International Women's Day

the fruit of the Chinese star anise tree, used as a spice in cooking; also called [[大料|大料|da4 liao4]] or [[大茴香|大茴香|da4 hui2 xiang1]]

The Chinese character for the number eight; anything shaped like the character eight such as eyebrows or a mustache

The eight points of the compass (north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest); more generally refers to all directions or everywhere

eighty; 80

a person who is very ugly; a freak of nature; something hideous

A main character in the novel [[西游记|西遊記|xi1 you2 ji4]], often called Pigsy in English; he is depicted as a pig-headed monk who is greedy, lazy, and lustful.

A famous section of the Great Wall of China located in Yanqing District, Beijing, known for its strategic importance and status as a major tourist destination.

the month of August

abbreviated name for the military force led by the Communist Party of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War

eight or nine cases out of ten; in all probability; very likely

extending in all directions; used to describe a place with convenient transportation or a vast network of roads

myna; specifically the crested myna (Acridotheres cristatellus), a bird known for its black plumage and ability to mimic human speech

The Eight Banners; a system of administrative and military organization used by the Manchu people during the [[后金|後金|hou4 jin1]] and [[清|清|qing1]] dynasties. Each banner was identified by a distinct colored flag: yellow, white, red, and blue, each either plain or bordered. The system eventually expanded to include Mongol and Han Chinese banners.

describes a situation where many people are speaking simultaneously in a lively or confused manner

one eighth (1/8)

The Laba Festival, celebrated on the eighth day of the 12th lunar month; traditionally marks the day Buddha attained enlightenment and is celebrated by eating [[腊八粥|臘八粥|la4 ba1 zhou1]]

Ceremonial rice porridge traditionally eaten on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month, typically made with mixed grains, beans, nuts, and dried fruit.

The Eight Immortals of Daoist mythology

A hill in the Shijingshan District of Beijing; site of the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery [[八宝山革命公墓|八寶山革命公墓|ba1 bao3 shan1 ge2 ming4 gong1 mu4]].

serious and earnest; proper; formal

in disorder; messy; spread across in every direction or at sixes and sevens

The Eight-Nation Alliance of 1900, a military coalition of Britain, France, USA, Germany, Russia, Japan, Italy, and Austria-Hungary that invaded China to suppress the Boxer Rebellion.

Scattered here and there; in a state of disorder or messiness.

the stylized eight-part essay prescribed for imperial exams in the Ming and Qing dynasties

sweet porridge made with glutinous rice and a variety of ingredients such as red beans, lotus seeds, longans, red dates, and nuts

the musical interval between one pitch and another with double its frequency

Describing a state of mind that is agitated, unsettled, or uneasy; like having fifteen buckets in a well, some going up and some going down.

eight or nine cases out of ten; in all probability; for the most part; the vast majority

Describes an immense physical distance; literally 108,000 [[里|里|li3]]

The ancient Chinese system for classifying musical instruments into eight categories based on their material: metal, stone, silk, bamboo, gourd, clay, leather, and wood

(idiom) a bit of everything; a messy assortment of things; many and varied but disorganized (items, skills, etc.)

describing an object that is positioned very securely and stably

the number thirty-eight

Yaohan retail group; the name of a former Japanese retail group and its shopping malls

A mythological tale about eight immortals who each used their own unique magic to cross the ocean without a boat; used as a metaphor for everyone using their own distinct talents or methods to achieve a common goal. Often used as part of the phrase [[八仙过海，各显神通|八仙過海，各顯神通|ba1 xian1 guo4 hai3 ge4 xian3 shen2 tong1]]

(idiom) with many people lending a hand, often in a hurried, busy, or slightly chaotic way

quite close; very near; about right; colloquial expression describing a guess or estimate that is almost exactly right