Learn a Chinese Character - 凯

1. Character Basics

Radical: 几 (table)

Stroke Count: 8

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: kǎi

3. Meaning

English meaning: triumphant, victorious

4. Common Words

• 凯旋 (kǎi xuán) - triumphant return
• 凯歌 (kǎi gē) - victory song
• 凯乐 (kǎi lè) - triumphant joy
• 凯风 (kǎi fēng) - south wind
• 凯捷 (kǎi jié) - victory, triumph

5. Grammar & Usage

Usage notes:

• Most often used in compounds related to victory or celebration
• Not commonly used alone
• Often appears in formal or literary contexts

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, "凯" is often associated with military victories and celebrations. The character combines "岂" (which originally meant "how" but later became a phonetic component) and "几" (table).

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Mnemonic: The character "凯" has "岂" on top, which sounds like "kǎi", and "几" (table) below. Imagine soldiers gathering around a table to celebrate their victory.