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凯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
凯kǎitriumphant; triumph, victorynr, 8 strokes, radical 几, rank #4510, Hard
凯kǎisurname Kaiunknown, 8 strokes, radical 几, rank #4510, Hard
凯kǎivictoriousunknown, 8 strokes, radical 几, rank #4510, Hard
凯kǎichi (Greek letter Χχ)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 几, rank #4510, Hard
kǎi(Kai3) T3
  1. 1triumphant; triumph, victory
  2. 2victorious
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March 24, 2026
凯(凱)kǎi(Kai3)

The character '凯' (kǎi) signifies triumph or victory, often used in contexts related to success and winning. It is commonly found in phrases celebrating achievements or in names, and it carries a positive connotation of overcoming challenges.

Strokes8Radical几Frequency#4510DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of victory is often celebrated in festivals and events, such as sports competitions, where '凯' might be used to express the joy of winning. The character is also seen in traditional names that evoke a sense of triumph.

Memory Tip

Imagine a victorious knight (凯) riding triumphantly on a horse, raising a flag with the letter 'K' (for 'kǎi'). The character's form reflects this triumph with its strong, upright strokes symbolizing strength and victory.

Meanings of 凯

kǎi(Kai3)
1triumphant; triumph, victory
2victorious
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About 凯

凯Simplified
凱Traditional
8Strokes
几Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 凯

Quick Contrast

胜 (shèng) - use '凯' when emphasizing the celebratory aspect of victory, while '胜' focuses more on the act of winning itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a victorious knight (凯) riding triumphantly on a horse, raising a flag with the letter 'K' (for 'kǎi'). The character's form reflects this triumph with its strong, upright strokes symbolizing strength and victory.

Usage Notes

'凯' is typically used in formal contexts, such as celebrations or official communications. Common collocations include '凯旋' (kǎixuán, to triumph) and '凯歌' (kǎigē, triumphant song). Be careful with the tone; 'kǎi' has a falling-rising tone, which can be easily confused with other similar sounds.

HSK Study Tips

Although '凯' is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 4 words like '胜利' (shènglì, victory). Students should focus on recognizing its use in contexts of success and explore related terms to enhance their vocabulary around achievements.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of victory is often celebrated in festivals and events, such as sports competitions, where '凯' might be used to express the joy of winning. The character is also seen in traditional names that evoke a sense of triumph.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '凯' with similar-sounding characters like '开' (kāi, to open). For example, saying '我凯了' instead of '我赢了' (wǒ yíngle, I won) can lead to confusion. Always ensure the context of victory is clear.

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Pronunciation of 凯

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Etymology of 凯

Explanation

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 凯?

Decomposition of 凯

IDS Structure⿰岂几
凯Full Character
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岂kai3
left
几ji1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 凯?

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Grammar Patterns of 凯

凯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

我敢保证你弄错了，____特不是那个样子的。

I'm sure you've got it wrong. Kate isn't like that.

Example Sentences for 凯 (10)

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我敢保证你弄错了，凯特不是那个样子的。

wǒ gǎn bǎo zhèng nǐ nòng cuò le， ， kǎi tè bù shì nà gè yàng zǐ。

I'm sure you've got it wrong. Kate isn't like that.
2
正如1892年剧本的副标题所强调的，《凯瑟琳》是一部“爱尔兰戏剧”。

zhèng rú1892 1892 nián jù běn de fù biāo tí suǒ qiáng tiáo，《 de ，《 kǎi》 sè lín 》“ shì yī bù “ ài”。

"Kathleen" was, as its 1892 subtitle asserted, "An Irish Drama".
3
凯瑟琳气得快要炸了。“我觉得你真是可鄙！”

kǎi sè lín qì dé kuài yào zhà le。“ 。“ wǒ jué dé nǐ zhēn shì kě！”

Catherine was ready to explode. "I think you're contemptible!"
4
凯瑟琳确保这条消息直接传达给了沃尔特。

kǎi sè lín què bǎo zhè tiáo xiāo xī zhí jiē chuán dá gěi le wò ěr tè。

Catherine saw to it that the information went directly to Walter.
5
这位绅士，尽管年事已高，仍然帮着凯瑟琳回到座位上。

zhè wèi shēn shì， ， jìn guǎn nián shì yǐ， gāo ， réng rán bāng zháo kǎi sè lín huí dào zuò。

The gentleman, despite his advanced years, helped Kathryn back to her seat.
6
“在那儿等着！”凯瑟琳站起身来，“不，我改主意了。跟我来。”

“ “ zài nà ér děng！” zháo ！” kǎi sè lín zhàn qǐ，“ shēn， lái ，“ bù ， wǒ。 gǎi zhǔ yì。”

"Wait there!" Kathryn rose. "No, on second thought, follow me."
7
凯莱布在主人外出旅行时与皮埃尔的父母住在一起。

kǎi lái bù zài zhǔ rén wài chū lǚ háng shí yǔ pí āi ěr de fù mǔ zhù zài yī qǐ。

When his master's off traveling, Caleb stays with Pierre's parents.
8
这个叫杰克·史密斯的家伙是不是还有个名字叫杰凯尔？

zhè gè jiào jié kè· · shǐ mì sī de jiā huǒ shì bù shì huán yǒu gè míng zì jiào jié kǎi？

This guy, Jack Smith, does he go by the name of Jackal?
9
凯瑟琳在托马斯身后冲他做了个鬼脸。

kǎi sè lín zài tuō mǎ sī shēn hòu chōng tā zuò le gè guǐ liǎn。

Kathryn pulled a face at Thomas behind his back.
10
凯利先生因藐视法庭被判6个月监禁。

kǎi lì xiān shēng yīn miǎo shì fǎ tíng bèi pàn6 6 gè yuè jiān。

Mr. Kelly was sentenced to six months in prison for contempt.

Cultural Notes for 凯

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of victory is often celebrated in festivals and events, such as sports competitions, where '凯' might be used to express the joy of winning. The character is also seen in traditional names that evoke a sense of triumph.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, victory is often tied to individual achievement, while in Chinese culture, it is frequently celebrated as a collective success, promoting harmony and teamwork.

Word Family of 凯

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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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 凯

In everyday conversation, '凯' often indicates a sense of triumph or victory, such as celebrating a personal achievement.