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参加
cānjiā
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- pinyin
- cānjiā
- simplified
- 参加
- traditional
- 參加
1 · verb
To become part of an activity, organization, or group and take part.
成为活动、组织或一群人的一员并参与其中。
Use join a group or activity; 参加 directly takes the activity or meeting.
You can join one task or simply visit the exhibit.
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你可以参加一项任务，也可以只来参观。
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2 · verb
To take part in an activity.
加入某项活动并在其中参与。
参加 directly takes an activity name. English take part in uses in; this slice focuses on activities.
She signed up to take part in the painting competition this weekend.
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她报名参加了周末的绘画比赛。
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I did not take part in this discussion, so I do not know what everyone thought.
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这次讨论我没有参加，所以不清楚大家的意见。
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join — To become part of an activity, organization, or group and take part.