(fig.) to create (sth abstract, e.g. a dream, a lie etc)
HSK 7, unknown, rank #13842, Hard
biānzhī(bian1zhi1) T1
1to weave
2to knit
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March 24, 2026
编织(編織)biānzhī(bian1zhi1)
编织 (bian1 zhi1) refers to the act of weaving or knitting materials together, typically textiles. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the creation of abstract concepts, such as dreams or stories, highlighting its dual nature in both physical and figurative contexts.
Frequency#13842DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, weaving is not only a craft but also a metaphor for life and relationships, where various threads represent different experiences and connections that come together to create a whole.
Memory Tip
Imagine a skilled weaver crafting a beautiful tapestry (编织) while humming a tune (the 'bian' sound resembles a musical note). Each thread coming together symbolizes the creation of interconnected stories and dreams.
Meanings of 编织
biānzhī(bian1zhi1)
1to weave
2to knit
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About 编织
编织Simplified
編織Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#13842Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 编织
Quick Contrast
编排 (biānpái) refers to arranging or organizing elements, often in a structured format, while 编织 (biānzhī) specifically involves the act of weaving or knitting materials together.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a skilled weaver crafting a beautiful tapestry (编织) while humming a tune (the 'bian' sound resembles a musical note). Each thread coming together symbolizes the creation of interconnected stories and dreams.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 编织 with related terms like 制作 (zhì zuò) which means to make or produce. 编织 is more about combining elements together. It is used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in literary expressions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 编织 connects with vocabulary related to artistry and creativity. Students should focus on its metaphorical usage in literature and speech, as well as practice forming sentences that illustrate both its literal and figurative meanings.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, weaving is not only a craft but also a metaphor for life and relationships, where various threads represent different experiences and connections that come together to create a whole.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 编织 in contexts unrelated to weaving, such as using it to mean 'to create' without a tangible element. For example, saying '编织一个计划' (to weave a plan) is incorrect; instead, use 制定 (zhì dìng) for planning.
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Grammar Patterns of 编织
编织 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
姑娘们忙着____地毯.
The girls are busy braiding rugs.
Example Sentences for 编织 (5)
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1
姑娘们忙着编织地毯.
gū niáng mén máng zháo biān zhī dì tǎn.
The girls are busy braiding rugs.
2
她母亲数了数编织针上的针数。
tā mǔ qīn shù le shù biān zhī zhēn shàng de zhēn shù。
Her mother counted the stitches on her knitting needles.
3
我整天无休止地编织缝纫。
wǒ zhěng tiān wú xiū zhǐ dì biān zhī féng rèn。
I had endless hours to knit and sew.
4
她在诗中编织着奇思妙想。
tā zài shī zhōng biān zhī zháo qí sī miào xiǎng。
She weaves imaginative elements into her poems.
5
这些编织精美的篮子是用柔韧的云杉嫩树根编成的。
zhè xiē biān zhī jīng měi de lán zǐ shì yòng róu rèn de yún shān nèn shù gēn biān chéng de。
The finely twined baskets are made with young, pliable spruce roots.
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The girls are busy braiding rugs.
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Cultural Notes for 编织
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, weaving is not only a craft but also a metaphor for life and relationships, where various threads represent different experiences and connections that come together to create a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions about 编织
编织 specifically refers to weaving or knitting, while 織造 (zhì zào) is a broader term that can mean to create or manufacture, encompassing various crafting techniques.
Yes, 编织 can describe the creation of abstract concepts, like weaving a story or fabricating a lie.
Common phrases include 编织梦想 (weaving dreams) and 编织故事 (weaving stories).
