An eight ball is a glossy black billiard ball with a smooth, polished surface that reflects light cleanly. On one side, a crisp white circle contains the bold black number 8, standing out in sharp contrast. Its weight and shine give it a sleek, iconic appearance.
to divide; to separate / to distribute; to allocate / to distinguish (good and bad) / (bound form) branch of (an organization); sub- (as in 分局[fen1 ju2]) / fraction / one tenth (of certain units) / unit of length equivalent to 0.33 cm / minute (unit of time) / minute (angular measurement unit) / a point (in sports or games) / 0.01 yuan (unit of money)