参加 (cānjiā) — to participate

参加 (cānjiā)

参加 means to take part in an organized activity, event, or group. It is used for competitions, meetings, classes, clubs, and social events.

Meanings

1. [verb] To participate in; to take part in; to attend.
2. [verb] To join (an organization or group).

Example Sentences

他参加了这次比赛。 Tā cānjiā le zhècì bǐsài. He participated in this competition.

你会参加明天的会议吗？ Nǐ huì cānjiā míngtiān de huìyì ma? Will you attend tomorrow's meeting?

她参加了学校的合唱团。 Tā cānjiā le xuéxiào de héchàngtuán. She joined the school choir.

我打算参加汉语考试。 Wǒ dǎsuàn cānjiā Hànyǔ kǎoshì. I plan to take the Chinese exam.

Collocations

Memory Hook

参 (three people stepping forward) plus 加 (add): three people add themselves to an event — they all participate.