凱 (kǎi) - Triumphant, victorious & refers to a triumphant return or victory song.

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kǎi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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凱 · kǎi

Triumphant, victorious;

refers to a triumphant return or victory song.

Triumphant, victoriousrefers to a triumphant return or victory song.

Usage highlights

Triumphant returnVictory songTriumphant marchTriumphant musicKai styleTriumphant entry

Synonyms

  • 胜— victory, to win
  • 捷— triumph, victory
  • 赢— to win, gain

Antonyms

  • 败— defeat, failure
  • 负— to lose, be defeated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army returned in triumph (凯旋).
  • A triumphant song (凯歌) was sung after the victory.
  • He was named Kai, meaning 'victorious' (凯).
  • The general led a triumphant march (凯旅).

Collocations

  • Triumphant return(凯旋)
  • Victory song(凯歌)
  • Triumphant march(凯旅)
  • Triumphant music(凯乐)
  • Kai style(凯风)
  • Triumphant entry(凯入)

Idioms

  • Return in triumph(凯旋而归)
  • Sing a song of victory(奏凯而歌)
  • Triumphant and glorious(凯荣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of army music played upon triumphant return from war.
  • Strongly associated with military victory and celebration in Chinese history.
  • A popular character in masculine given names, conveying strength and success.

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