HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
参 — to participate
- Reading
- cān
- Meaning
- to participate; to join
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
参 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is cān and it means to participate; to join. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
参 appears in everyday chinese words such as 参加 (participate; join), 参观 (to visit; to tour) and 参赛 (to participate in competition).
Chinese words containing 参
Frequently asked questions
What does 参 mean in Chinese?
参 means to participate; to join in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 参 read?
参 is read cān. Reading it inside real words — 参加 and 参观 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 参 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 参 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 参 in a word?
A common word containing 参 is 参加 (cānjiā) — "participate; join". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 参 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 参 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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