HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
编 — to compile
- Reading
- biān
- Meaning
- to compile; to edit; to weave; to plait; to arrange; to organize
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
编 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is biān and it means to compile; to edit; to weave; to plait; to arrange; to organize. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
编 appears in everyday chinese words such as 编 (to edit; to compile), 改编 (adapt, rearrange) and 编写 (to write; to compile).
Chinese words containing 编
Frequently asked questions
What does 编 mean in Chinese?
编 means to compile; to edit; to weave; to plait; to arrange; to organize in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 编 read?
编 is read biān. Reading it inside real words — 编 and 改编 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 编 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 编 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 编 in a word?
A common word containing 编 is 编 (biān) — "to edit; to compile". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 编 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 编 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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