caam1 gaa1 wut6 dung6參加活動参加活动
Jyutpingcaam1 gaa1 wut6 dung6
Yalechāam gā wuht duhng
Definition
To participate in activities or attend events.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Using 參加活動 is a very general way to describe joining any organized event, from a workshop to a community gathering. It is often paired with 報名 when the event requires prior registration. Unlike more specific verbs like 參與, which can sound slightly formal or academic, 參加 is the standard choice for everyday social or professional contexts.
Examples
Will you participate in the activity tomorrow?
I have signed up to participate in the activity.
Related words
Common phrases
sign up to participate in an activity
Common mistake
Learners often use 參加 to mean attending a class or a meeting, but it implies active involvement or being part of an organized group. For simply showing up to a class or a lecture, 聽 or 上 is more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.



