编写

biānxiě

to compile

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Usage of 编写

The verb 编写 (biānxiě) is commonly used to describe the systematic creation or composition of texts, documents, software code, or other structured materials. It often implies a formal or professional context, such as writing reports, programming, or authoring books.

Common Collocations

  • 编写程序 (biānxiě chéngxù): to write or develop a computer program
  • 编写报告 (biānxiě bàogào): to write a report
  • 编写教材 (biānxiě jiàocái): to compile teaching materials

These collocations highlight 编写's frequent use in professional and academic settings.

Nuances and Register

编写 carries a formal tone and is less likely to be used for casual writing like personal letters or notes. It emphasizes the organized and planned nature of the writing process.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 编写 with (xiě), which simply means "to write" and is more general and informal. 编写 suggests a more complex or structured writing task.

Example Sentences

他负责编写公司的年度报告。

Tā fùzé biānxiě gōngsī de niándù bàogào.

He is responsible for writing the company's annual report.

程序员正在编写新的软件代码。

Chéngxùyuán zhèngzài biānxiě xīn de ruǎnjiàn dàimǎ.

The programmer is writing new software code.

这本书由著名作家编写,内容丰富。

Zhè běn shū yóu zhùmíng zuòjiā biānxiě, nèiróng fēngfù.

This book was written by a famous author and contains rich content.