参加 (cān jiā): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 参加 means “to participate” or “to join”. This word is commonly used when referring to joining or participating in events, activities, or organizations. For example, if someone wants to say “I am going to participate in the marathon”, they would say “我要参加马拉松”. Similarly, if someone wants to say “I joined a club”, they would say “我参加了一个俱乐部”.

Translation

Verb: to attend, to take part, to join

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我想参加这个比赛wǒ xiǎng cānjiā zhège bǐsàiI want to participate in this competition
你明天要参加什么活动?nǐ míngtiān yào cānjiā shénme huódòng?What activity are you going to participate in tomorrow?
我们都很高兴能够参加你的婚礼wǒmen dōu hěn gāoxìng nénggòu cānjiā nǐ de hūnlǐWe are all very happy to be able to attend your wedding
他不想参加这个会议tā bù xiǎng cānjiā zhège huìyìHe doesn’t want to participate in this meeting
她每年都会参加一些慈善活动tā měinián dōu huì cānjiā yīxiē císhàn huódòngShe participates in some charity events every year
你要不要参加我们的旅行团?nǐ yào bùyào cānjiā wǒmen de lǚxíngtuán?Do you want to join our tour group?
他参加了一个瑜伽班tā cānjiāle yīgè yújiā bānHe joined a yoga class
她决定参加一次马拉松比赛tā juédìng cānjiā yīcì mǎlāsōng bǐsàiShe decided to participate in a marathon race

HSK

参加 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 参加 with Pinyin and English Translation