愷 (kǎi) - Kai — joyful, harmonious, peaceful & often used to describe a happy, contented state

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愷 · kǎi

Kai — joyful, harmonious, peaceful;

often used to describe a happy, contented state or amiable character.

Kai — joyful, harmonious, peacefuloften used to describe a happy, contented state

Usage highlights

joyful and amiableharmonious musicbenevolent edictcontented and joyfulpeaceful and happygenerous and kind

Synonyms

  • 樂— happy, joyful
  • 喜— delighted, pleased
  • 和— harmonious, peaceful

Antonyms

  • 憂— worried, sorrowful
  • 悲— sad, mournful
  • 怒— angry, furious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a cheerful disposition (性格愷悌).
  • The emperor issued a benevolent edict (愷詔).
  • They enjoyed a harmonious family life (愷樂).
  • The general showed clemency after victory (愷悌君子).

Collocations

  • joyful and amiable(愷悌)
  • harmonious music(愷樂)
  • benevolent edict(愷詔)
  • contented and joyful(愷豫)
  • peaceful and happy(愷康)
  • generous and kind(愷惻)

Idioms

  • A gentleman who is joyful and amiable(愷悌君子)
  • Joyful and harmonious, without resentment(愷豫無怨)
  • Benevolent and kind, compassionate and sympathetic(愷惻慈祥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 愷 carries positive connotations of joy, harmony, and benevolence, often associated with ideal Confucian virtues.
  • Historically used in imperial contexts to describe benevolent rulers and harmonious governance.
  • In modern usage, it is considered an elegant and auspicious character for names, implying a happy and virtuous life.

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