Definitions

kǎi (adjective) triumphant; victorious
Kǎi (noun) chi (Greek letter Χχ)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

About

The character 凯, derived from its traditional form 凱, finds its etymological roots in the concept of celebratory music, as seen in its component 豈, which historically represented a drum and conveyed auditory expressions of joy, combined with 几, suggesting a base or platform. Initially referring specifically to the hymns or music performed upon a victorious return from battle, its meaning gradually expanded to encompass broader notions of triumph and success. While the character's structure has seen modifications over time, its fundamental association with victory and jubilation has remained consistent.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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我们为旋的英雄欢呼。

Wǒmen wèi kǎixuán de yīngxióng huānhū.

We cheer for the triumphant heroes.

文的哥哥是一名医生。

Kǎiwén de gēge shì yī míng yīshēng.

Kevin's older brother is a doctor.

胜利的歌响彻了云霄。

Shènglì de kǎigē xiǎngchè le yúnxiāo.

The song of victory resounded through the skies.

他们奏而归,万众欢腾。

Tāmen zòukǎi ér guī, wànzhòng huānténg.

They returned victorious, to the jubilation of all.

温暖的风轻抚着我们的脸庞。

Wēnnuǎn de kǎifēng qīngfǔ zhe wǒmen de liǎnpáng.

The warm southern breeze gently caressed our faces.

这位将军的名字常与字相连。

Zhè wèi jiāngjūn de míngzì cháng yǔ kǎi zì xiānglián.

This general's name is often associated with the character for victory.

在古典文献中,风特指南风。

Zài gǔdiǎn wénxiàn zhōng, kǎifēng tè zhǐ nánfēng.

In classical texts, 'kaifeng' specifically refers to the south wind.

他的人生目标并非世俗意义上的旋。

Tā de rénshēng mùbiāo bìng fēi shìsú yìyì shàng de kǎixuán.

His life goal is not a triumphant return in the世俗 sense.