八月
bā yuè
August
八月 (bāyuè) is the eighth month of the year in Chinese. It is commonly used when referring to dates and events that occur in August.
What does 八月 (bā yuè) mean?
八月 (bā yuè) means “august” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “eight month.”
When to use it
Neutral and straightforward. To specify a particular date in August, you would add the day number, such as 八月十五号 (bāyuè shíwǔ hào) for August 15th.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “BAH-yweh.” The first syllable is a high, flat tone, and the second is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 七月qī yuèJuly
- 九月jiǔ yuèSeptember
- 一月yī yuèJanuary
Examples
我的生日在八月。
wǒ de shēngrì zài bā yuè.
My birthday is in August.
八月的天气很热。
bā yuè de tiānqì hěn rè.
The weather in August is very hot.
我们计划八月去旅行。
wǒmen jìhuà bā yuè qù lǚxíng.
We plan to travel in August.
Pro tip: Chinese months are formed by combining the numbers one through twelve with the character 月 (yuè), meaning 'month'.
Related phrases
六月 · June七月 · July九月 · September
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