编 (biān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 编 (biān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 编 (biān) means "to weave; to edit; to compile". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 编 stroke by stroke?

编 has 12 strokes. The radical is 纟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 编 and 绠?

编 (biān) and 绠 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 编?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 纟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 编?

Common words containing 编 include: 编写 (biān xiě) — to write; to compile; 编号 (biān hào) — serial number; to number; 编织 (biān zhī) — to weave; to knit.

How to Write 编

The character 编 (biān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

编 is pronounced biān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to weave; to edit; to compile.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 编 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 编

编写 biān xiě

to write; to compile

编号 biān hào

serial number; to number

编织 biān zhī

to weave; to knit

Example Sentences

他在编写一本新书。

tā zài biān xiě yī běn xīn shū

He is writing a new book.

请记住你的座位编号。

qǐng jì zhù nǐ de zuò wèi biān hào

Please remember your seat number.

奶奶在编织一件毛衣。

nǎi nǎi zài biān zhī yī jiàn máo yī

Grandma is knitting a sweater.

Similar Characters

绠 gěng

绡 xiāo

绢 juàn

Practice Writing 编 (biān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 编

What does 编 (biān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 编 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 编 and 绠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 编?

What common words use 编?

How to Write 编 (biān)