凯 (kǎi) - triumphant & victorious

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kǎi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 几

俊梁

凯 · kǎi

triumphant;

victorious;

music of triumph;

used in names to convey success and victory.

triumphantvictoriousmusic of triumph

Usage highlights

triumphant returnsong of triumphtriumphant musicvictorious generaltriumphant armyKaiyuan era

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army returned in triumph (凯旋).
  • He was named Kai, meaning victory (凯).
  • The triumphant music played (凯歌).

Collocations

  • triumphant return(凯旋)
  • song of triumph(凯歌)
  • triumphant music(凯乐)
  • victorious general(凯将)
  • triumphant army(凯军)
  • Kaiyuan era(开元, historical era name)

Idioms

  • Return in triumph(凯旋而归)
  • Song of victory(凯歌声声)
  • Triumphant and victorious(凯旋胜利)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to triumphant music played when armies returned victorious in ancient China.
  • Commonly used in male names to convey wishes for success and triumph in life.

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