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参 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to take part in; to participate; to join
used in 參差|参差[cen1 ci1]
ginseng; one of the 28 constellations
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to participate
to visit
to compete
consultation
to participate
to exhibit at or take part in a trade show etc
to refer to
staff officer
to consult a reference
to attend a conference or meeting
to consult for reference
ginseng
Notice where 参 sits in each complete thought.
Did you say you wanted to participate in the meeting?
Source: Tatoeba #676558 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe visited his home country for the first time.
Source: Tatoeba #335889 · CC BY 2.0 FRI didn't participate in the conversation.
Source: Tatoeba #462046 · CC BY 2.0 FRAnne won't be coming to our party.
Source: Tatoeba #1642779 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'll attend the next meeting.
Source: Tatoeba #466200 · CC BY 2.0 FRA great many people attended his funeral.
Source: Tatoeba #2065349 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.