参与 (cān yù) — to participate (in sth); to take part in

Definition

参与 focuses on taking an active role in an ongoing activity, discussion, or plan — more engaged than 参加 (which is just to attend or join). It also suits organizational or policy decisions, more formal than 插手 (which often implies meddling).

verb
to participate (in sth)to take part in

Examples

  • 参与
    Tā cān yù le xué xiào huó dòng.
    He participated in a school activity.
  • 参与
    Nǐ yuàn yì cān yù zhè ge jì huà ma?
    Are you willing to participate in this plan?
  • 参与
    Qǐng nǐ cān yù wǒ men de tǎo lùn.
    Please participate in our discussion.

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