参加 (cānjiā) — how to say "to participate" in Chinese

参加

To participate

Character composition

to participate, to join

to add, to join

Radicals / Keys

Private

#28 · · 2 strokes

Power

#19 · · 2 strokes

Examples

周末我想参加公司的活动,顺便认识一些新朋友。

On the weekend I want to participate in the company's event and also meet some new friends.

我想参加活动。

I want to participate in the activity.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 参加 (cānjiā) — to participate

[cānjiā-] Sandra the Sandcastle joins in the sandcastle building competition 参加 🏖️. She starts by adding a special flag at the top, representing the 加 component, while her friends 参 gather around to participate in the fun. Together, they build the most magnificent sandcastle that twinkles with shells and seaweed.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to participate" in Chinese?

"to participate" in Chinese is 参加 (cānjiā).

What does 参加 mean in English?

参加 (cānjiā) means "To participate".

How is 参加 pronounced?

It is pronounced cānjiā (written as canjia). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to participate" in Chinese characters?

It is written 参加.

What HSK level is 参加?

参加 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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