编 Stroke Order — How to Write 编
编 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
编 Radical and Character Components
编 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 扁 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 9 more strokes
编 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- biān
Meanings of 编 in Chinese
1
biān编
To weave, braid, or plait (using thin strips or threads to interlace and organize).
小女孩的妈妈给她编了一个漂亮的辫子。
The little girl's mother braided a beautiful pigtail for her.
To organize, arrange, or compile according to certain principles, rules, or sequence.
这次活动的节目编排得很精彩，大家都非常喜欢。
The program arrangement for this event was wonderful; everyone liked it very much.
To compile, edit, or arrange materials to form books, publications, or programs.
我们正在编写一本关于中国传统文化的新书。
We are currently compiling a new book about traditional Chinese culture.
To compose, write, or direct (e.g., a play, script, or film).
他正在编一个关于友情的故事。
He is writing a story about friendship.
To fabricate, to make up (a story, an excuse, a lie, etc.)
他总是喜欢编各种理由来推卸责任
He always likes to make up various excuses to shirk responsibility.
A section or part of a book, often used to denote a main part, a continuation, or an abridged version.
这本书的续编什么时候能出版？
When will the continuation of this book be published?
Common Words and Phrases with 编
1
To write or design computer programs; to code.
学习如何编程序可以帮助我们更好地理解计算机的工作原理。
Learning how to program can help us better understand how computers work.
2
To arrange in a specific or definite order; to sequence.
这本书的章节编次非常清晰，读者能很容易地理解内容。
The chapters of this book are very clearly arranged, making it easy for readers to understand the content.
3
writer and director
这部纪录片的编导用了两年时间收集素材。
The writer-director of this documentary spent two years collecting material.
4
to compile and proofread; to edit and revise
他花了几年时间编订这本植物图鉴，力求内容精确。
He spent several years compiling and editing this plant atlas, striving for accuracy in its content.
5
Formation; to organize into a group or a specific arrangement, especially for vehicles like ships or aircraft.
天空中，大雁排成整齐的V字形编队，向南方飞去
In the sky, the wild geese formed a neat V-shaped formation and flew south.
6
to edit and release (e.g., manuscripts)
编辑部决定编发这篇关于社区文化活动的报道。
The editorial department decided to edit and publish this report on community cultural events.
7
8
Common people registered in a household.
在古代，编户们辛勤劳作，为家庭生计奔波。
In ancient times, the registered commoners worked diligently, striving for their family's livelihood.
9
To edit, compile, or an editor; a person who prepares material for publication or broadcasting.
她梦想成为一名出色的编辑，为读者呈现高质量的图书内容。
She dreams of becoming an excellent editor, presenting high-quality book content to readers.
10
A department composed of editors and directors, responsible for processing manuscripts.
我们杂志的编辑部正在审阅下一期的稿件。
Our magazine's editorial department is currently reviewing the manuscripts for the next issue.
11
historical records, annals (ancient term for books, especially historical ones)
他毕生致力于整理散佚的编简，希望能够还原古人的智慧。
He dedicated his life to organizing the scattered ancient records, hoping to restore the wisdom of the ancients.
12
To plait, braid, or weave.
小女孩细心地编结着她的长发，想给自己编一个漂亮的发型。
The little girl carefully braided her long hair, wanting to create a beautiful hairstyle for herself.
More words with 编
- chāo超biān编Overstaffed
- huì汇biān编assembly, compilation
- hùn混biān编Hybrid, Mixed formation
- jiǎn简biān编abridged edition, digest
- liǔ柳biān编Wickerwork, Willow weaving
- quē缺biān编understaffed, short of staff
- xù续biān编sequel, continuation
- xuǎn选biān编Selection and compilation, Selected works
- zài在biān编to be on the regular payroll
- zhāi摘biān编Excerpt, Abridgement
- zhěng整biān编Reorganization, Restructuring
- zhú竹biān编bamboo weaving
- gǎi改biān编adapt, adaptation
- hé合biān编jointly compile, co-edit
- jīng经biān编warp knitting
- kuò扩biān编Expand staff, Increase staffing
- shōu收biān编incorporate, absorb
- suō缩biān编downsizing, streamlining
- zhǔ主biān编editor-in-chief; chief editor
- dìng定biān编Authorized staffing level, Fix the establishment
Idioms with 编
- duàn断biān编cán残jiǎn简fragmentary ancient texts
- duàn断jiǎn简cán残biān编fragmentary and incomplete ancient books
- hú胡biān编luàn乱zào造recklessly fabricate and randomly create
- lián连biān编lěi累dú牍excessively long and wordy writing
- cán残biān编duàn断jiǎn简fragmentary ancient texts
- cán残biān编liè裂jiǎn简incomplete or fragmented writings
- chǐ齿rú如biān编bèi贝teeth like arranged cowrie shells
- chǐ齿ruò若biān编bèi贝teeth like arranged shells
- duàn断jiǎn简yí遗biān编fragmentary ancient texts
- yí遗biān编duàn断jiǎn简scattered incomplete ancient texts
- dù蠹jiǎn简yí遗biān编fragmentary ancient texts
- jiǎn简duàn断biān编cán残incomplete or damaged ancient books
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Open the tool →Questions about 编
What does 编 mean in Chinese?
编 (biān) means “To weave” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 编?
编 is pronounced biān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 编 have?
编 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 编?
编 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 编?
The radical of 编 is 纟, and 编 is a phono-semantic compound.