凯
kǎi
The Chinese masculine given name 'kai' is represented by 凯 (kǎi).
凯 is used as a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kǎi.
Did you know?
- When choosing a name like 'Kai', parents often consult 'zodiac' compatibility to ensure the character's strokes and meaning align with the child's birth year.
- The character 凯 originally referred to the specific type of music played by an army returning in triumph from a war.
- The character 凯 is a simplification of the traditional form 凱, which originally featured a component representing a 'bean' or 'leg' inside the structure.
Examples in context
- 我很高兴认识你，凯。I'm pleased to meet you, Kai.
- 恺恺，你想去哪里玩？Kai, where would you like to go for fun?
- 他是凯。Tā shì Kǎi.He is Kai.
- 我认识凯。Wǒ rènshí Kǎi.I know Kai.
- 凯在看书。Kǎi zài kànshū.Kai is reading a book.
Example conversation
At a coffee shop, Jia Yi asks Wei about a friend.
- 佳怡 Jiayi伟，你认识凯吗？Wěi, nǐ rènshí Kǎi ma?Wei, do you know Kai?
- 伟 Wei我不认识凯。Wǒ bù rènshí Kǎi.I don't know Kai.
- 佳怡 Jiayi他是我的同学。Tā shì wǒ de tóngxué.He is my classmate.
- 伟 Wei原来他是你的朋友。Yuánlái tā shì nǐ de péngyǒu.Oh, so he is your friend.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 凯, CC BY-SA 4.0.
