参政 (cān) — to participate in politics, to take part in political affairs

Definition

Refers specifically to participating in or engaging with political and government affairs. Related to but broader than 投票 (voting) — covers running for office, attending political meetings, and civic involvement.

verb
to participate in politicsto take part in political affairs

Examples

  • 参政
    Gōng mín yǒu quán cān.
    Citizens have the right to participate in politics.
  • Tā cān le èr shí nián de zhèng, jīng yàn hěn fēng fù.
    He has participated in politics for twenty years and has rich experience.
  • Zhè cì huì yì gǔ lì gèng duō nián qīng rén cān.
    This conference encourages more young people to participate in politics.

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