Meaning and Usage
The verb 编排 (biānpái) primarily means to organize, arrange, or plan something systematically, especially in contexts like performances, documents, or events. It often implies thoughtful and skillful arrangement to achieve a coherent or artistic effect.
Common Contexts
编排 is frequently used in artistic and professional settings such as music concerts, theater, film directing, and writing. For example, arranging a concert program, choreographing a dance, or structuring an essay.
Collocations and Patterns
- 编排节目 (arrange a program): used when organizing performances or shows.
- 编排场景 (arrange scenes): common in film or theater directing.
- 合理编排 (arrange reasonably): often used in writing or planning to emphasize logical structure.
Nuances
Using 编排 suggests a deliberate and skillful process, different from simply putting things in order. It carries a sense of design and planning, often with an artistic or professional touch.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 编排 with 排列 (páiliè), which means to arrange or line up but lacks the nuance of creative or thoughtful organization that 编排 has.