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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "participate" with 参与 (cānyù)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 参与 + Activity/Event

    Explanation

    The verb 参与 (cānyù) means "to participate in" or "to take part in." It indicates active involvement in an event or activity. It is slightly more formal than 参加 and is commonly used in news and written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 欢迎大家积极参与这次志愿者活动。

      huānyíng dàjiā jījí cānyù zhè cì zhìyuànzhě huódòng.

      Everyone is welcome to actively participate in this volunteer event.

    • 他参与了整个项目的策划和执行。

      tā cānyùle zhěnggè xiàngmù de cèhuà hé zhíxíng.

      He participated in the planning and execution of the entire project.

    • 越来越多的年轻人参与社区建设。

      yuè lái yuè duō de niánqīngrén cānyù shèqū jiànshè.

      More and more young people are participating in community development.

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