COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 参 is built
Traditional etymology note: 厶 suggests the meaning, while 彡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 参 (cān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to take part in
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cān
参
to take part in
Common words
cān jiā
参加
to participate; to take part; to join
cān guān
参观
to look around; to tour; to visit
cān sài
参赛
to compete; to take part in a competition
cān kǎo
参考
consultation; reference; to consult; to refer
cān yù
参与
to participate (in sth)
cān zhǎn
参展
to exhibit at or take part in a trade show etc
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
参
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参
参
参
参
参
参
LEARNING TIP
Remember 参
Say “cān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 参
Common words and phrases
cān jiā
to participate; to take part; to join
cān guān
to look around; to tour; to visit
cān sài
to compete; to take part in a competition
cān kǎo
consultation; reference; to consult; to refer
cān yù
to participate (in sth)
cān zhǎn
to exhibit at or take part in a trade show etc
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“参”。
Zhège zì shì “cān”.
This character is “参”.
我正在学习“参”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cān” zì.
I am learning the character “参”.
请写一遍“参”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cān”.
Please write “参” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 参?
参 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 参 (cān) mean?
参 (cān) means to take part in.
What is the radical of 参?
The radical of 参 is 厶, associated with Not yet classified.