cān yù
engage
The Chinese word '参与' parallels the English word 'engage'. It is usually used in a context where one is taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event. It can be used in a wide variety of situations, but the primary usage is to explain the act of participating or becoming involved.
Wǒ xīwàng cānyù zhège xiàngmù.
I hope to participate in this project.
An example of expressing personal desire or aspiration to participate in a certain project using 参与.
Wǒmen dōu yào cānyù yóuxì.
We all have to participate in the game.
Expression used when mandatory participation of all members is required in a game or an activity, using 参与.
Tā jùjué cānyù zhè cì lǚxíng.
She refused to participate in this trip.
It is a statement about someone refusing to participate in an activity, a trip in this case, using the word 参与.
Tā duì cānyù zhèngzhì méiyǒu xìngqù.
He has no interest in participating in politics.
Illustrates someone's lack of interest in participating in political matters using 参与.
Tā xīwàng nǐ yě néng cānyù.
She hopes that you can also participate.
Expression of one person's hope for another person's participation in an activity or event using 参与.
Suǒyǒu yuángōng dōu kěyǐ cānyù.
All staff can participate.
It's a general statement indicating that all staff members are allowed to participate in a particular event or activity using 参与.
Nǐ xīwàng cānyù nǎ yīgè bùmén?
Which department do you hope to participate in?
An inquiry about someone's participation preference in terms of departments using 参与.
Wǒ bù tài yuànyì cānyù zhè xiàng huódòng.
I am not very willing to participate in this activity.
A statement of someone not being too keen to participate in a certain activity or event using 参与.
Tāmen huóyuè de cānyù shèqū huódòng.
They actively participate in community activities.
Talks about people's active participation in community activities, using 参与.
Tāmen juédìng cānyù jìngsài.
They decided to participate in the competition.
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