编
編biān
#856 most
frequent character
invent, make up, plait, edit
verb
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
编 uses 纟 silk as the meaning part, showing the material used for tying. 扁 biǎn provides the sound. It first meant to tie bamboo strips together in order. From there it grew to book binding, a volume, to connect, to organize, and to compose.
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Example Sentences
我正在编一个故事。
wǒ zhèngzài biān yígè gùshì 。
I am currently composing a story.
她能编得很好。
tā néng biāndé hěnhǎo 。
She can write very well.
我们需要编一个计划。
wǒmen xūyào biān yígè jìhuá 。
We need to make up a plan.
Words with similar meanings
创作chuàngzuò
create
This term emphasizes the creative aspect of composing, often used in artistic contexts.
撰写zhuànxiě
write
This term is more formal and is often used in contexts of writing documents or essays.
编辑biānjí
edit
This term focuses on the act of editing and revising written work, rather than creating original content.
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