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愷

简恺 · 繁愷

Mandarin · pinyin kǎi

joyful
kind

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恺: kǎi · enjoy, be contented, joyful

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3 · kai3

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(literary) peaceful; harmonious; joyful
(literary) alternative form of 凱 /凯 (kǎi, “triumphant music”)

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