Definitions
(verb)
to participate; to join; to attend
(verb)
to counsel; to advise
(noun)
ginseng
About
The character "参" traces its origins to an early representation of three stars, crystallized in the traditional form "參" with a structure suggesting a gathered constellation, often linked to Orion. This astronomical basis initially conveyed ideas of plurality and alignment, but its meaning gradually extended to denote active involvement, as in joining or participating, while phonetic adaptation led to its use for the medicinal plant ginseng. Over time, the character's form was condensed through natural orthographic processes into the simpler "参", maintaining key structural elements. Its semantic scope continued to diversify, incorporating notions of consultation, reference, and comparison, reflecting a dynamic expansion from concrete imagery to abstract relational concepts.
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我参加足球赛。
这本书参考价值高。
请参考以下说明。
参数设置很重要。
人参是一种珍贵药材。
我们参观博物馆。
他积极参与社区活动。
这项研究参考了多项参数。