To take part in; to join or attend; also functions as an abbreviation for the Senate 参议院 cān​yì​yuàn in a political context.

(bound form) To refer to; to consult or compare against other materials.

(bound form) Any of several medicinal roots like ginseng or North American ginseng; also refers to sea cucumbers 海参 hǎi​shēn

(bound form) To call on a superior; to pay one's respects to someone of higher status.

(bound form) To report an official to the emperor; to impeach or accuse a subordinate.

(bound form) To study deeply; to meditate or contemplate a truth, such as in Zen meditation 参禅 cān​chán

(bound form) One of the twenty-eight constellations of Chinese astronomy, corresponding roughly to Orion.

(bound form) Irregular or uneven, used exclusively in the word 参差 cēn​cī

An alternate form of the number three 三 sān used in financial contexts.

A Chinese surname

The number three, used on checks and other official documents to prevent fraud or forgery by tampering with the simpler character 三 sān.