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March 24, 2026
恺(愷)kǎi(kai3)
The character 恺 (kǎi) conveys a sense of joy, kindness, and contentment. It is often used to describe a pleasant state of being or the act of enjoying life. Common contexts include expressing happiness or a cheerful disposition, often in relation to social interactions or personal well-being.
Strokes9Radical忄Frequency#45949DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, joy and kindness are highly valued traits, often emphasized during festivals and family gatherings. The character 恺 reflects the importance of maintaining a positive and harmonious atmosphere in social settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a joyful person (心, 'heart') with open arms (恺) celebrating life. The heart symbolizes kindness and joy, while the open arms represent the act of embracing happiness.
Meanings of 恺
kǎi(kai3)
1to enjoy; kind; joyful, content
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About 恺
恺Simplified
愷Traditional
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AI Study Notes for 恺
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乐 (lè) — use 恺 (kǎi) when emphasizing a sense of kindness and contentment, while 乐 (lè) focuses more on joy and happiness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a joyful person (心, 'heart') with open arms (恺) celebrating life. The heart symbolizes kindness and joy, while the open arms represent the act of embracing happiness.
Usage Notes
Learners might confuse 恺 with similar-sounding words that convey different emotions, like 开心 (kāixīn, 'happy'). It's used in informal contexts, often in phrases like 恺乐 (kǎilè, 'joyful music'). Pay attention to the second tone, which can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 恺 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to other words expressing emotions, such as 喜欢 (xǐhuān, 'to like') and 快乐 (kuàilè, 'happy'). Focus on practicing its usage in sentences about feelings and relationships.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, joy and kindness are highly valued traits, often emphasized during festivals and family gatherings. The character 恺 reflects the importance of maintaining a positive and harmonious atmosphere in social settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 恺 in place of similar characters like 慰 (wèi, 'to comfort'). For example, saying '我想要恺他' (Wǒ xiǎng yào kǎi tā - 'I want to kǎi him') is incorrect; the correct choice would be '慰' for comforting someone.
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Grammar Patterns of 恺
恺 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他对克尔____郭尔与叔本华的深刻了解让我很吃惊。
He surprised me with his intimate knowledge of Kierkegaard and Schopenhauer.
Example Sentences for 恺 (3)
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他对克尔恺郭尔与叔本华的深刻了解让我很吃惊。
tā duì kè ěr kǎi guō ěr yǔ shū běn huá de shēn kè le jiě ràng wǒ hěn chī jīng。
He surprised me with his intimate knowledge of Kierkegaard and Schopenhauer.
On that final day, Kay Adams Corleone woke at dawn.
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恺憋了一肚子闷气,突然向他爆发出来: “ 这话到底是什么意思?
kǎi biē le yī dù zǐ mèn qì, , tū rán xiàng tā bào fā chū:“ lái : “ zhè huà dào dǐ shì shí mó?
Kay blazed out at him. " What the hell does that mean?
Cultural Notes for 恺
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, joy and kindness are highly valued traits, often emphasized during festivals and family gatherings. The character 恺 reflects the importance of maintaining a positive and harmonious atmosphere in social settings.
Word Family of 恺
Words Containing This Character3
恺kǎijoyful愷
恺撒Caesar (name)愷撒
顾恺之Gu Kaizhi or Ku K'aichih (346-407), famous painter of Eastern Jin dynasty, one of the Four Great Painters of the Six Dynasties 六朝四大家顧愷之
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 恺
It is pronounced as 'kǎi', with the third tone.
While it can be used in formal contexts, it is more commonly found in informal conversations.
Yes, phrases like 恺乐 (kǎilè) are used to describe joy or joyful music.
