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The character 凯 (traditional: 凱) combines the phonetic component 岂 (qǐ; traditionally 豈) with the radical 几 (jī), depicting a small table. The left component originally referred to triumphant or martial music played upon an army's victorious return. Thus, the character primarily signifies celebratory music for military success, a meaning that expanded to encompass broader notions of triumph, victory, and overcoming strong opponents, often used in compounds for victorious returns, celebrated generals, or jubilant scenes.
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我们为凯旋的英雄欢呼。
凯文的哥哥是一名医生。
胜利的凯歌响彻了云霄。
他们奏凯而归，万众欢腾。
温暖的凯风轻抚着我们的脸庞。
这位将军的名字常与凯字相连。
在古典文献中，凯风特指南风。
他的人生目标并非世俗意义上的凯旋。