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参

参 (cān) · to take part in

参 (cān) means “to take part in”. It is made of 厶 + 大 + 彡 and has 8 strokes.

Break 参 into its parts

What 参 is made of

参 stroke order

参 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
参 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 参观

我们明天去参观学校。Wǒmen míngtiān qù cānguān xuéxiào.We're visiting the school tomorrow.
你想参观我们的公司吗?Nǐ xiǎng cānguān wǒmen de gōngsī ma?Would you like to visit our company?

Words with 参

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Quick facts

Pinyincān
Meaningto take part in
Strokes8
Radical厶 (private, #28)
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 参

What does 参 mean?

参 (cān) means “to take part in”.

How many strokes does 参 have?

参 has 8 strokes.

What is the radical of 参?

The radical of 参 is 厶 (sī, “private”), Kangxi radical number 28.

What parts make up 参?

参 is made of 厶 (private) and 大 (big) and 彡 (hair).

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