参参
Basic Meaning
v
Commonly used in compound words like 参加 (cānjiā, to participate) and 参军 (cānjūn, to join the army).
to join in; to participate in (an activity).
加入；参加（活动）。
Words:
Sentences:
- 很多同学都报名参加了学校的运动会。Many students signed up to participate in the school sports meet.
- 他大学毕业后决定参军。He decided to join the army after graduating from university.
v
Often used in the compound word 参考 (cānkǎo, to refer to, reference).
to refer to; to consult.
参考。
Words:
参校参验参阅参照参考
Sentences:
- 写论文时，我参考了很多专业书籍。When writing the thesis, I referred to many professional books.
- 这个设计主要参照了传统的风格。This design mainly refers to the traditional style.
v
Used in formal or respectful contexts, such as 参见 (cānjiàn, to have an audience with) or 参拜 (cānbài, to pay homage, often religious).
(formal) to have an audience with; to pay respects to.
进见；谒见。
Words:
参拜参见参谒参禅参透参话头
Sentences:
- 信徒们每年都会去寺庙参拜。Devotees go to the temple to pay homage every year.
v
Used in a figurative, often philosophical or religious sense, such as 参透 (cāntòu, to see through, to understand thoroughly).
(figurative) to thoroughly investigate and comprehend (a principle, meaning, etc.).
探究并领会（道理、意义等）。
Words:
参破参透
Sentences:
- 他花了很长时间才参透这个道理的深意。It took him a long time to thoroughly understand the profound meaning of this principle.
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