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Character

参 cān · shēn · cēn

HSK 2Character3 readings

to take part in

Radical
厶
Strokes
8
Structure
Top–bottom
Parts
厶 大 彡
Traditional
㕘
Frequency
#151 most common character
Practice writing

Readings and meanings

cānMain readingshēnRare readingcēnRare reading

cān

can1Main readingHSK 2Unreviewed
  1. to take part in CC-CEDICT
  2. to participate CC-CEDICT
  3. to join CC-CEDICT
  4. to attend CC-CEDICT
  5. to counsel CC-CEDICT
  6. unequal CC-CEDICT
  7. varied CC-CEDICT
  8. irregular CC-CEDICT
  9. uneven CC-CEDICT
  10. not uniform CC-CEDICT
  11. abbr. for 参议院 Senate, Upper House CC-CEDICT

Words that use “参” as cān

参加cān jiāto take part in an activity, game, or eventWordHSK 2参观cān guānto visit a placeWordHSK 2参与cān yùto take part in somethingWordHSK 4参考cān kǎoto look at something for help or informationWordHSK 4参展cān zhǎnto show products at a big public trade fairWordHSK 6参赛cān sàito take part in a competitionWordHSK 6参军cān jūnto join the armyWordHSK 7–9参照cān zhàoto look at something and use it as a guideWordHSK 7–9

shēn

shen1Reading 2Rare reading

This reading is uncommon in everyday Chinese; the main reading is cān.

  1. ginseng CC-CEDICT
  2. one of the 28 constellations CC-CEDICT

Words that use “参” as shēn

丹参dān shēn(botany) red sageWord人参rén shēnginsengWord党参dǎng shēnpoor man's ginsengWord参宿shēn xiùThree StarsWord参茸shēn róngginseng and young deer antlerWord参薯shēn shǔDioscorea alataWord曾参zēng shēnZeng ShenWord毒参dú shēnhemlockWord

cēn

cen1Reading 3Rare reading

This reading is uncommon in everyday Chinese; the main reading is cān.

  1. used in 参差 (cēn cī) CC-CEDICT

Words that use “参” as cēn

参差cēn cīunevenWord参差不齐cēn cī bù qí(idiom) variableWord参差错落cēn cī cuò luòuneven and jumbledWord

Stroke order

All 8 strokes

Speed

Practice writing 参

Draw “参” here — the faint guide shows its shape.

Example sentences

  • 我想参加这个会。

    wǒ xiǎng cān jiā zhè ge huì

    I want to take part in this meeting.

    AI-generated sentence

  • 她每天参加运动。

    tā měi tiān cān jiā yùn dòng

    She takes part in sports every day.

    AI-generated sentence

  • 我妈妈买了人参。

    wǒ mā ma mǎi le rén shēn

    My mom bought some ginseng.

    AI-generated sentence

See all 98 words with 参 →

Same radical 厶

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