参 Stroke Order — How to Write 参

Stroke Order

参 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 厶, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

参 Radical and Character Components

Components:厶大彡

Radical: 厶 + 6 more strokes

参 Pronunciation and Pinyin

cān
shēn
cēn
sān

Meanings of 参 in Chinese

cān参

to join in; to take part in; to participate in

我打算报名参加学校的歌唱比赛。

I plan to sign up for the school's singing competition.

To be interspersed, mixed, or intermingled with. Often used in phrases like 'mixed' (参杂) or 'half-and-half' (参半).

他对这次旅行的感觉是喜忧参半。

His feelings about this trip were a mix of joy and sorrow.

To examine, refer to, or compare with other materials to study or verify something.

在做研究时，我常常会参考相关的文献资料。

When conducting research, I often refer to relevant literature.

To investigate, comprehend, or gain insight into; to penetrate or perceive deeply.

他花了许多年才真正参透了人生的真谛。

It took him many years to truly comprehend the profound meaning of life.

Formerly, for a subordinate to meet or pay respects to a superior or revered person.

学生们恭敬地参见老师，请教问题。

The students respectfully paid their respects to the teacher to ask questions.

To impeach or report to a higher authority (historically, to the emperor) for misconduct; to accuse.

他因滥用职权，被下属参劾。

He was impeached by his subordinates for abuse of power.

shēn参

When pronounced 'shēn', '参' refers to a star name, specifically Orion, one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions. It is commonly used in the idiom '参商' (shēn shāng), which metaphorically describes individuals who are separated, unable to meet, or are at odds with each other, much like the two stars (Orion and Scorpio) that never appear in the night sky at the same time.

他们俩性格不合，如同参商，难以共事。

Their personalities clash, like Orion and Scorpio, making it difficult for them to work together.

Refers to a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb, such as ginseng (人参) or codonopsis (党参).

妈妈喜欢用人参炖鸡汤来补身体。

Mom likes to use ginseng to stew chicken soup to nourish the body.

cēn参

When pronounced 'cēn' (as in 'cēncī'), it describes something that is uneven or irregular in length, height, or quality; not uniform.

学生们的水平参差不齐，老师需要因材施教。

The students' levels are uneven, so the teacher needs to teach according to their aptitude.

sān参

Used as a formal or 'banker's' numeral for 'three', equivalent to '叁', to prevent alteration.

购买参件以上可享折扣。

Get a discount when you purchase three or more items.

Common Words and Phrases with 参

cān参bài拜

To pay homage to a respected person, or to visit and show respect at a tomb or shrine.

许多游客在新年期间前往古寺参拜，祈求平安。

Many tourists visit the ancient temple during the New Year to pay their respects and pray for peace.

cān参bàn半

Half; half-and-half; equally divided between two elements.

得知考试结果后，他的心情喜忧参半

After learning the exam results, his mood was equally mixed with joy and worry.

cēn参cī差

Uneven; irregular; differing.

学生的学习进度参差不齐，老师需要根据具体情况调整教学方法。

The students' learning progress is uneven, requiring teachers to adapt their teaching methods based on individual circumstances.

cēn参cuò错

Unevenly arranged and intermingled; also, errors and omissions.

不同颜色的花朵参错其中，点缀着这片草地。

Flowers of various colors were interspersed, dotting this patch of grass.

cān参guān观

to visit; to look around

我们明天会参观当地的博物馆。

We will visit the local museum tomorrow.

cān参hé劾

To impeach or formally accuse a public official of misconduct.

家族长老们经过慎重讨论，决定参劾那位行为不端的族中管事，以维护家族声誉。

After careful deliberation, the clan elders decided to formally accuse the misbehaving family steward to uphold the family's reputation.

cān参jiā加

To join, participate in, or attend an activity, event, or organization.

我参加了学校的合唱团。

I joined the school choir.

cān参jiàn见

See also; to pay one's respects to (a superior).

如需详细了解该理论，参见第二章。

For a detailed understanding of this theory, please refer to Chapter Two.

cān参jūn军

to join the army; to enlist in the military

他从小就梦想着参军。

He dreamed of joining the army since he was a child.

cān参kàn看

refer to; see

请参看附录A了解更多细节。

Please refer to Appendix A for more details.

cān参kǎo考

To consult or refer to for information or guidance.

请参考这份报告，里面有详细的分析和建议。

Please refer to this report, which contains detailed analysis and suggestions.

cān参kǎo考dú读wù物

Supplemental or auxiliary reading materials, such as books, that provide additional information or context beyond the primary required texts.

这门课程的教授推荐了一些参考读物，以帮助学生更深入地理解复杂的理论。

The professor for this course recommended some reference readings to help students understand complex theories more deeply.

cān参kǎo考shū书

A reference book is primarily used for looking up specific information rather than for continuous reading, such as a dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas.