Idiom of eight

1. Five types of things

Five types of things, a Chinese idiom, the pinyin is wǔ huā bā mén. As predicate and attributive. It originally refers to the "Five Flower Formation" and "Eight Gate Formation", which are the names of formations in ancient military art. Later, it was used as a metaphor for all walks of life. It means that things are numerous and unpredictable. From "The Scholars" by Wu Jingzi of the Qing Dynasty.

2. Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea

Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea is a Chinese idiom, pronounced bā xiān guò hǎi, which means that each of them uses their skills or methods to compete with each other. From "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea".

3. Seven ups and eight downs

Seven ups and eight downs is a Chinese idiom, pronounced qī shàng bā xià. It means to describe the feeling of being flustered and at a loss; it also refers to being scattered. Uniform or chaotic. From "Quotations of Zen Master Mahamati Pujue".

4. In all directions

In all directions, a Chinese idiom, pronounced sì miàn bā fāng, it means all aspects or places. From "Jingde Chuan Leng Lu".

5. Horizontal seven and vertical eight

Horizontal seven and vertical eight is a Chinese idiom, pronounced héng qī shù bā, which describes something arranged in a messy and irregular manner. From "Water Margin".

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