参 (cān, shēn, cēn) - To participate, join & to refer, consult

参Tone 1

cān, shēn, cēn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 厶

偲嫦

参 · cān, shēn, cēn

To participate, join;

to refer, consult;

ginseng;

uneven, irregular (in 参差)

To participate, jointo refer, consultginseng

Usage highlights

ParticipateReferenceGinsengConsultAuditVisit

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He participates in the meeting (参加会议).
  • This is ginseng (人参).
  • The teeth are uneven (参差不齐).
  • Please refer to the document (参考文件).

Collocations

  • Participate(参加)
  • Reference(参考)
  • Ginseng(人参)
  • Consult(参看)
  • Audit(参审)
  • Visit(参访)

Idioms

  • Of uneven length(参差不齐)
  • Broken and uneven(参差错落)
  • Ancient times(古参)
  • Morning and evening stars(参辰卯酉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, ginseng (人参) is highly valued as a tonic herb.
  • The character appears in astronomical contexts, referring to stars in ancient Chinese astronomy.
  • Used in Buddhist contexts for 'participating in meditation' or visiting temples.

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