Writing
参加 (cānjiā) — how to say "to participate" in Chinese
参加
To participate
verb
Character composition
参
to participate, to join
加
to add, to join
Radicals / Keys
厶
Private
#28 · sī · 2 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
参加会议
cānjiā huìyì
attend a meeting
参加比赛
cānjiā bǐsài
participate in a competition
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
[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 to say participate in Chinese?
"to participate" in Chinese is 参加 (cānjiā).
参加 meaning in English
参加 (cānjiā) means "To participate".
How is 参加 pronounced?
It is pronounced cānjiā (written as canjia). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How to write canjia in Chinese?
It is written 参加: 参 has 8 strokes, 加 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 参加?
参加 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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Grammar with 参加
任何 — any, no matter what
任何 (rènhé) + Noun + 都 (dōu) / 也 (yě)…
包括 — including with 在内
包括 (bāokuò) + X + 在内 (zàinèi), Group + 都 (dōu) + Verb
凡是 — all, every
凡是 (fánshì) + Noun Phrase, 都 (dōu) + Verb
届时 — at that time, then
届时 (jièshí) + Clause; 早日 (zǎorì) / 尽早 (jǐnzǎo) + Verb; 即时 (jíshí) + Verb
特此 vs 专程 — formal notice vs special trip
特此 (tècǐ) + Verb (formal) | Subj. + 专程 (zhuānchéng) + 来 (lái) / 去 (qù) + Verb