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编造 (biān zào) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

编造 (biān zào) is a Chinese word: to fabricate, to make up. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 编造

动 dòng verb

to fabricate, to make up

他编造了一个借口来解释迟到的原因。

tā biān zào le yí ge jiè kǒu lái jiě shì chí dào de yuán yīn

He made up an excuse to explain why he was late.

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Word breakdown

编 biān — to weave together, to compile

Words with this character (11)
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造 zào — to create, to fabricate

Words with this character (19)
  • 1 创造 chuàng zào — to create HSK 5
    • 创 to initiate, to originate
    • 造 to make, to build, to manufacture
    Example

    艺术家创造了独特的作品。

    yì shù jiā chuàng zào le dú tè de zuò pǐn

    The artist created a unique work.

  • 2 制造 zhì zào — to manufacture HSK 5
    • 制 to make; to control; system
    • 造 to make; to build; to create
    Example

    这家工厂制造汽车。

    zhè jiā gōng chǎng zhì zào qì chē

    This factory manufactures cars.

  • 3 建造 jiàn zào — to build HSK 5
    • 建 to establish, to build (foundational construction)
    • 造 to make, to create (manufacturing/creation aspect)
    Example

    他们正在建造一座新桥。

    tā men zhèng zài jiàn zào yī zuò xīn qiáo

    They are building a new bridge.

  • 4 造成 zào chéng — to cause HSK 5
    • 造 to make, to create
    • 成 to become, to form into
    Example

    这次事故造成了严重的损失。

    zhè cì shì gù zào chéng le yán zhòng de sǔn shī

    This accident caused serious losses.

  • 5 塑造 sù zào — to shape HSK 6
    • 塑 to mold, to sculpt
    • 造 to create, to make
    Example

    教育可以塑造一个人的性格。

    jiào yù kě yǐ sù zào yí gè rén de xìng gé

    Education can shape a person's character.

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  • 6 打造 dǎ zào — to forge, to build, to create HSK 6
    • 打 to work on, to hammer (action component from metalworking)
    • 造 to make, to create, to construct (result component)
    Example

    公司致力于打造一流的品牌。

    gōng sī zhì lì yú dǎ zào yī liú de pǐn pái

    The company is committed to building a first-class brand.

  • 7 改造 gǎi zào — to transform HSK 6
    • 改 to change, to alter
    • 造 to make, to build
    Example

    我们需要改造这个旧工厂。

    wǒ men xū yào gǎi zào zhè ge jiù gōng chǎng

    We need to transform this old factory.

  • 8 构造 gòu zào — construct HSK 6
    • 构 structure, frame
    • 造 create, make
    Example

    科学家构造了一个新的理论模型。

    kē xué jiā gòu zào le yí gè xīn de lǐ lùn mó xíng

    The scientist constructed a new theoretical model.

  • 9 造型 zào xíng — to style; to model HSK 6
    • 造 to create, to make
    • 型 form, shape, style
    Example

    她正在给客人造型。

    tā zhèng zài gěi kè rén zào xíng

    She is styling for a client.

  • 10 人造 rén zào — artificial HSK 7
    • 人 human, person (indicating made by humans)
    • 造 make, manufacture, create
    Example

    人造卫星在太空中运行。

    rén zào wèi xīng zài tài kōng zhōng yùn xíng

    Artificial satellites operate in space.

  • 11 伪造 wěi zào — to forge, to counterfeit HSK 7
    • 伪 false, fake, counterfeit
    • 造 to make, to manufacture
    Example

    他因伪造文件被警察逮捕了。

    tā yīn wěi zào wén jiàn bèi jǐng chá dài bǔ le

    He was arrested by the police for forging documents.

  • 12 深造 shēn zào — to pursue advanced studies HSK 7
    • 深 deep, profound (indicating advanced level)
    • 造 to achieve, to attain (indicating the process of learning)
    Example

    她决定出国深造，攻读博士学位。

    tā jué dìng chū guó shēn zào gōng dú bó shì xué wèi

    She decided to go abroad to pursue advanced studies and obtain a doctoral degree.

  • 13 营造 yíng zào — create, build, foster HSK 7
    • 营 manage, operate (toward building)
    • 造 make, create, build
    Example

    我们需要营造一个良好的学习氛围。

    wǒ men xū yào yíng zào yí gè liáng hǎo de xué xí fēn wéi

    We need to create a good learning atmosphere.

  • 14 造价 zào jià — construction cost HSK 7
    • 造 building, construction, making
    • 价 cost, price
    Example

    房子的造价超出了预算。

    fáng zi de zào jià chāo chū le yù suàn

    The construction cost of the house exceeded the budget.

  • 15 造假 zào jiǎ — to fake HSK 7
    • 造 to make, to create
    • 假 false, fake, counterfeit
    Example

    食品造假是严重的违法行为。

    shí pǐn zào jiǎ shì yán zhòng de wéi fǎ xíng wéi

    Food counterfeiting is a serious illegal act.

  • 16 造就 zào jiù — to create; to cultivate; to develop; to shape HSK 7
    • 造 to make; to create; to build
    • 就 to accomplish; to achieve; to bring about
    Example

    艰苦的环境造就了他坚强的性格。

    jiān kǔ de huán jìng zào jiù le tā jiān qiáng de xìng gé

    The harsh environment shaped his strong character.

  • 17 造福 zào fú — to benefit HSK 7
    • 造 to create, to make
    • 福 blessing, well-being, benefit
    Example

    这项工程将造福千万人民。

    zhè xiàng gōng chéng jiāng zào fú qiān wàn rén mín

    This project will benefit tens of millions of people.

  • 18 酿造 niàng zào — to brew, to ferment HSK 7
    • 酿 to ferment, the core brewing process
    • 造 to make, to manufacture, emphasizing production
    Example

    他们用传统方法酿造葡萄酒。

    tā men yòng chuán tǒng fāng fǎ niàng zào pú tao jiǔ

    They brew wine using traditional methods.

  • 19 铸造 zhù zào — to cast HSK 7
    • 铸 to cast, to mold (metal)
    • 造 to make, to create
    Example

    这家工厂铸造各种机械零件。

    zhè jiā gōng chǎng zhù zào gè zhǒng jī xiè líng jiàn

    This factory casts various mechanical parts.

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
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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 造 zào — to make; to manufacture
造 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
糙 cāo brown rice; unhulled rice with bran intact

consists of

2.1 辶 chuò — walk/movement radical, indicating motion or walking
辶 is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
边 biān border between countries or regions 还 huán to return to the original place or state 这 zhè this (person or thing nearby, as opposed to 那) 道 dào road; path; passage
HSK 2
过 guò to move from one place or party to another 运 yùn to rotate; to move in sequence 近 jìn near, close (in space or time; opposite of 远) 进 jìn to move forward (opposite of 退) 远 yuǎn far; distant (in space or time, opposite of 近)
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送 sòng to deliver or bring something to someone
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迎 yíng to welcome; to greet 迟 chí slow, sluggish 适 shì (lit.) to go; to travel to 选 xuǎn to choose; to select; to pick 遇 yù to meet, encounter, come across
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遍 biàn universal, widespread
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达 dá to go through; to reach 连 lián to connect, to link 迷 mí unable to distinguish; lost the ability to discern or judge 递 dì to deliver; to pass on 通 tōng unobstructed; able to pass through
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逛 guàng to stroll; to wander; to roam around 速 sù fast; swift; rapid 邀 yāo to invite 随 suí to follow
HSK 5
迅 xùn extremely fast; swift 返 fǎn to return, to go back 违 wéi to disobey; to violate 述 shù to narrate; to state; to recount 迹 jì trace; mark left behind
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追 zhuī to chase; to catch up with 退 tuì to move backward (opposite of 进) 逐 zhú to chase, to pursue 途 tú road; path 造 zào to make; to manufacture 逻 luó to patrol; to make rounds 遗 yí to omit or lose due to carelessness 遵 zūn (lit.) to follow; along 避 bì to avoid; to evade
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迈 mài to stride; to step over 迫 pò to compel; to force 逃 táo to flee; to escape from an unfavorable situation 透 tòu (of liquid, light, etc.) to seep through; to penetrate 逗 dòu to tease; to provoke
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逼 bī to coerce; to threaten 遥 yáo far; distant 遭 zāo to encounter (misfortune or adversity)
HSK 7
巡 xún to patrol; to make rounds of inspection 辽 liáo distant; far 迁 qiān to move, relocate (an office, residence, etc.) 迄 qì to reach; up to 迪 dí (lit.) to enlighten; to guide
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迭 dié to alternate; to take turns 迸 bèng to spurt out; to splash outward 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 逊 xùn to abdicate (the throne) 逝 shì to pass; to vanish (esp. of time or flowing water) 逞 chěng show off (one's talent, power, etc.); boast 逢 féng to encounter; to meet 逮 dài (lit.) to reach; to arrive at 逸 yì comfortable and at ease; leisurely 逾 yú to exceed; to surpass 遏 è to stop; to suppress; to restrain 遛 liù to stroll, walk slowly and leisurely 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
2.2 告 gào — to tell, inform, or announce something to others
告 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 5
造 zào to make; to manufacture 靠 kào to lean against; to be close to
HSK 6
酷 kù cruel, brutal, savage
HSK 7
浩 hào vast, grand, magnificent

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