How to Write 参
The character 参 (cān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 厶 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
参 is pronounced cān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To participate; ginseng; uneven..
This is a polyphonic character with readings: cān, cēn, shēn.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 参 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 参
Example Sentences
我报名参加了下个月举行的校园运动会。
wǒ bào míng cān jiā le xià gè yuè jǔ xíng de xiào yuán yùn dòng huì
I signed up for the school sports meet held next month.
每个人都应当积极参与到社区建设中来。
měi gè rén dōu yīng dāng jī jí cān yù dào shè qū jiàn shè zhōng lái
Everyone should actively participate in community building.
爷爷经常用名贵的人参来泡酒喝，调理身体。
yé yé jīng cháng yòng míng guì de rén shēn lái pào jiǔ hē tiáo lǐ shēn tǐ
Grandpa often uses precious ginseng to infuse wine to improve his health.
这里的海鲜餐厅以烹饪海参而闻名。
zhè lǐ de hǎi xiān cān tīng yǐ pēng rèn hǎi shēn ér wén míng
The seafood restaurants here are famous for cooking sea cucumbers.
Practice Writing 参 (cān)
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