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凱kǎitriumphant; triumph, victoryx, 12 strokes, radical 几, rank #20799, Very Hard
kǎi(kai3)kai T3
  1. 1triumphant; triumph, victory
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March 24, 2026

凱kǎi(kai3)

The character 凱 (kǎi) signifies triumph and victory, often used in contexts celebrating success or achievement. It conveys a sense of joy and accomplishment, and is frequently seen in phrases related to winning or achieving goals.

Strokes12Radical几Frequency#20799DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of triumph is often tied to traditional celebrations, such as festivals where victories are commemorated, reflecting a communal joy in success and achievement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand celebration where a victorious warrior returns home, holding a banner of triumph (凱). The character itself resembles a shelter (亻) standing strong (口) as a symbol of victory, helping you remember its meaning and pronunciation 'kǎi' through the imagery of a strong and triumphant return.

Meanings of 凱

kǎi(kai3)
1triumphant; triumph, victory
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About 凱

凱Simplified
12Strokes
几Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 凱 is often used in formal contexts, such as in news reports about sports victories or achievements. A common collocation is '凯旋而归' (kǎixuán ér guī), meaning 'to return triumphantly.' Avoid mixing it with characters that imply defeat or failure.

HSK Study Tips

Though 凱 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with other victory-related characters like 赢 (yíng - to win) and 胜 (shèng - to win/defeat). Focus on understanding its usage in positive contexts and phrases to enhance vocabulary around success.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 凱 (kǎi) with characters like 败 (bài - defeat) due to phonetic similarities, leading to incorrect usage. A correct example is '他取得了凱' (tā qǔdéle kǎi - He achieved victory), not '他取得了败' (tā qǔdéle bài - He achieved defeat).

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Etymology of 凱

Explanation

Simplified form of 凱. Phonosemantic compound. 几 represents the meaning and 豈 represents the sound.

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Decomposition of 凱

IDS Structure⿰豈几
凱Full Character
=
豈qi3
left
几ji1
right
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How to say triumphant; triumph, victory in Chinese

“triumphant; triumph, victory” in Chinese is凱kǎi

The character 凱 (kǎi) signifies triumph and victory, often used in contexts celebrating success or achievement. It conveys a sense of joy and accomplishment, and is frequently seen in phrases related to winning or achieving goals.

When to use 凱

Be mindful that 凱 is often used in formal contexts, such as in news reports about sports victories or achievements. A common collocation is '凯旋而归' (kǎixuán ér guī), meaning 'to return triumphantly.' Avoid mixing it with characters that imply defeat or failure.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 凱 (kǎi) with characters like 败 (bài - defeat) due to phonetic similarities, leading to incorrect usage. A correct example is '他取得了凱' (tā qǔdéle kǎi - He achieved victory), not '他取得了败' (tā qǔdéle bài - He achieved defeat).

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Word Family of 凱

Words Containing This Character16
凯kǎitriumphant凱
凯文Kevin (person name)凱文
凯特Kate (name)凱特
凯蒂(name) Kitty, Cathy, Katy, Caddy etc凱蒂
凯旋to return in triumph凱旋
凯瑟琳Katherine凱瑟琳
陈凯歌Chen Kaige (1952-), Chinese movie director陳凱歌
凯利Kelly (person name)凱利
凯迪拉克Cadillac凱迪拉克
袁世凯Yuan Shikai (1859-1916), senior general of late Qing, subsequently warlord and self-proclaimed emperor of China袁世凱
凯撒Caesar or Kaiser (name)凱撒
凯歌kǎigēpaean凱歌
凯里Kaili city in Guizhou, capital of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture 黔東南苗族侗族自治州|黔东南苗族侗族自治州凱里
麦凯恩McCain (name)麥凱恩
凯恩斯Keynes (name)凱恩斯
比什凯克Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan比什凱克
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Frequently Asked Questions about 凱

You can say '他在比赛中取得了凱旋' (tā zài bǐsài zhōng qǔdéle kǎixuán), meaning 'He achieved victory in the competition.'

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