B1 verb Neutral

参与

[tsʰan˥ y˨˩˦]

To take part in an activity or event. It implies active involvement rather than just being present.

Examples

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1

全家人都参与了家务劳动。

The whole family participated in the housework.

2

许多志愿者参与了这次救灾工作。

Many volunteers participated in the disaster relief work.

3

你想参与我们的游戏吗?

Do you want to join our game?

Word Family

Noun
参与者
Verb
参与
Adjective
参与性的
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Memory Tip

参 (join) + 与 (give/together). Joining and giving your effort together.

Quick Quiz

每个人都有机会___这个项目。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 参与

Examples

1

全家人都参与了家务劳动。

everyday

The whole family participated in the housework.

2

许多志愿者参与了这次救灾工作。

formal

Many volunteers participated in the disaster relief work.

3

你想参与我们的游戏吗?

informal

Do you want to join our game?

4

研究邀请了五十位受试者参与实验。

academic

The study invited fifty subjects to participate in the experiment.

5

我们需要员工更多地参与决策过程。

business

We need employees to participate more in the decision-making process.

Word Family

Noun
参与者
Verb
参与
Adjective
参与性的

Common Collocations

积极参与 actively participate
参与感 sense of participation
直接参与 direct involvement
公众参与 public participation
参与竞争 engage in competition

Common Phrases

重在参与

the importance lies in participating (not winning)

全员参与

everyone's participation

深度参与

deep involvement

Often Confused With

参与 vs 参加

参加 is more general (attending a meeting/party), while 参与 suggests deeper, more active contribution or involvement.

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Usage Notes

Very common in academic papers to describe participant roles.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '参与' for just 'attending' a place (like school); use '上学' or '去'.

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Memory Tip

参 (join) + 与 (give/together). Joining and giving your effort together.

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Word Origin

Combines 'join' (参) with 'give/with' (与).

Grammar Patterns

参与...活动 参与到...中去

Quick Quiz

每个人都有机会___这个项目。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 参与

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