凯 (kǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 凯 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 凯 (kǎi) means "Triumphant; victorious". with 8 strokes and the radical 几.

Q: How do you write 凯 stroke by stroke?

凯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 几. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 凯 and 凫?

凯 (kǎi) and 凫 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 凯?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 几. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 凯?

Common words containing 凯 include: 凯旋 (kǎi xuán) — To return in triumph; 凯歌 (kǎi gē) — Song of victory; 凯旋门 (kǎi xuán mén) — Triumphal arch.

How to Write 凯

The character 凯 (kǎi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 几 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

凯 is pronounced kǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Triumphant; victorious.

Common Words with 凯

凯旋 kǎi xuán

To return in triumph

凯歌 kǎi gē

Song of victory

凯旋门 kǎi xuán mén

Triumphal arch

Example Sentences

英雄凯旋归来。

yīng xióng kǎi xuán guī lái

The hero returned in triumph.

大家唱起了凯歌。

dà jiā chàng qǐ le kǎi gē

Everyone started singing a song of victory.

我去过巴黎凯旋门。

wǒ qù guò bā lí kǎi xuán mén

I have been to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Similar Characters

凫 fú

凭 píng

Practice Writing 凯 (kǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 凯

What does 凯 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 凯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 凯 and 凫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 凯?

What common words use 凯?

How to Write 凯 (kǎi)