八達通

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Chinese

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eight
attain; pass through; achieve
attain; pass through; achieve; reach; realize; clear; inform; notify; dignity
 
go through; know well; to connect
go through; know well; to connect; to communicate; open
 
trad. (八達通)
simp. (八达通)

Etymology

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Last two characters of 四通八達四通八达 (sìtōngbādá, “accessible from all directions”) + (tōng, “pass”).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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八達通

  1. Octopus card (Classifier: m c)

Synonyms

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  • (Cantonese) 八仔 (baat3 zai2)