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编写 (biān xiě) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

编写 (biān xiě) is a Chinese word: to write, to compile. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 编写

动 dòng verb

to write, to compile

他正在编写一本新书。

tā zhèng zài biān xiě yī běn xīn shū

He is writing a new book.

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Word breakdown

编 biān — to organize, to arrange, to compile

Words with this character (11)
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写 xiě — to write

Words with this character (6)
  • 1 填写 tián xiě — fill in/out HSK 4
    • 填 to fill (in)
    • 写 to write
    Example

    请填写这个表格。

    qǐng tián xiě zhè ge biǎo gé

    Please fill in this form.

  • 2 写作 xiě zuò — to write HSK 5
    • 写 to write, to inscribe
    • 作 to make, to create, to compose
    Example

    我每天都花时间写作。

    wǒ měi tiān dōu huā shí jiān xiě zuò

    I spend time writing every day.

  • 3 书写 shū xiě — to write HSK 6
    • 书 writing, script (formal writing)
    • 写 to write (the action of writing)
    Example

    老师教我们如何书写汉字。

    lǎo shī jiāo wǒ men rú hé shū xiě hàn zì

    The teacher teaches us how to write Chinese characters.

  • 4 描写 miáo xiě — to describe, to depict HSK 6
    • 描 to trace, to sketch (the visual/artistic aspect of portrayal)
    • 写 to write, to record (the written/textual aspect of description)
    Example

    作者生动地描写了春天的景色。

    zuò zhě shēng dòng de miáo xiě le chūn tiān de jǐng sè

    The author vividly described the spring scenery.

  • 5 写照 xiě zhào — portrayal, depiction HSK 7
    • 写 to depict, to describe
    • 照 reflection, image
    Example

    这部电影是现代社会的真实写照。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng shì xiàn dài shè huì de zhēn shí xiě zhào

    This movie is a true portrayal of modern society.

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Structure & writing
1 编 biān — to weave or braid (with strips or strands)

编 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
1.2 扁 biǎn — flat; having a smaller height or thickness than width or length
扁 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 3
遍 biàn universal, widespread
HSK 4
篇 piān a structurally complete literary or poetic work; a major section of a larger work
HSK 5
骗 piàn to deceive; to cheat; to trick
HSK 6
编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
偏 piān not straight; off-center; tilted (opposite of 正)

Stroke order

2 写 xiě — to write characters with a pen on paper or other surface
写 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
泻 xiè to flow down rapidly (of liquid)

consists of

2.1 冖 mì — cover, cloth draped over something
冖 is a component in 32 characters
HSK 1
亮 liàng bright; luminous 写 xiě to write characters with a pen on paper or other surface 学 xué to study; to learn (opposite of 教) 爱 ài to love; to have deep affection for someone or something 觉 jué perception and discrimination of stimuli by organs of the body
HSK 2
旁 páng side; nearby
HSK 3
受 shòu to receive; to accept 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object
HSK 5
军 jūn armed forces; military 冠 guàn (lit.) to put on a hat (in ancient times, a capping ceremony at age 20 marked adulthood) 劳 láo to labor; human activity of creating material or spiritual wealth 索 suǒ thick rope or chain 荣 róng lush; flourishing (of plants)
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营 yíng to seek; to pursue
HSK 6
壶 hú kettle; pot; jug (a vessel with a spout and handle for holding liquids) 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology 毫 háo fine, pointed hair on a person or animal 牵 qiān to lead or pull along 瞬 shùn to blink; to wink
HSK 7
亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 侵 qīn to invade, to encroach on others' rights 冗 rǒng superfluous; useless; idle 冤 yuān to wrong; to treat unjustly 叠 dié to stack in layers; to pile up
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嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 寝 qǐn to sleep 帚 zhǒu broom; tool for sweeping away dust, dirt, and grime 浸 jìn to soak in liquid; to steep 荧 yíng (lit.) dim; faintly glowing 莹 yíng (lit.) a smooth, jade-like stone 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 鹤 hè crane (large wading bird with long neck and legs, white or grey plumage)
2.2 与 yǔ — to give; to grant
Xpinyin
与 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 1
写 xiě to write characters with a pen on paper or other surface
HSK 7
屿 yǔ small island

Stroke order