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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缏biànhem; to braid, to plaitzg, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缏biànbraidunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
biàn(bian4)bian T4
  1. 1hem; to braid, to plait
  2. 2braid
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March 24, 2026

缏(緶)biàn(bian4)

The character 缏 (biàn) primarily means 'to braid' or 'to plait', often used in the context of textiles or hair. It can also refer to the act of binding or tying things together, especially in a decorative manner. This word is associated with craftsmanship and artistry in Chinese culture.

Strokes12Radical纟
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, braiding is often seen in the creation of intricate hairstyles for festivals and ceremonies, showcasing the importance of aesthetics and craftsmanship in daily life.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful braid of hair that twists and intertwines. The character 缏 includes the radical '纟' (silk), suggesting a connection to weaving and textiles, while the inner components can remind you of hands working together to create something intricate and beautiful.

Meanings of 缏

biàn(bian4)
1hem; to braid, to plait
2braid
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About 缏

缏Simplified
緶Traditional
12Strokes
纟Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

编 (biān) - use 编 when referring to 'to weave' or 'to knit', which involves interlacing threads rather than braiding them; 缏 emphasizes a decorative tying or plaiting.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 缏 (biàn), as it can be easily confused with other similar-sounding words. It's often used in literary or artistic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to crafts or textile arts.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on understanding its usage in specific contexts related to arts and crafts. Connecting 缏 to other HSK Level 5 characters related to textiles may enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 缏 (biàn) with 变 (biàn), which means 'to change'. For example, saying '我想缏我的发型' (I want to change my hairstyle) is incorrect; it should be '我想变我的发型'.

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Etymology of 缏

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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thread

Semantic (meaning)纟
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Phonetic (sound)便
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Origin

缏 = 纟 + 便. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 缏

IDS Structure⿰纟便
缏Full character
=
纟si1
left
便bian4
right
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How to say hem; to braid, to plait in Chinese

“hem; to braid, to plait” in Chinese is缏biàn

The character 缏 (biàn) primarily means 'to braid' or 'to plait', often used in the context of textiles or hair. It can also refer to the act of binding or tying things together, especially in a decorative manner. This word is associated with craftsmanship and artistry in Chinese culture.

When to use 缏

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 缏 (biàn), as it can be easily confused with other similar-sounding words. It's often used in literary or artistic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to crafts or textile arts.

缏 or something close to it

编 (biān) - use 编 when referring to 'to weave' or 'to knit', which involves interlacing threads rather than braiding them; 缏 emphasizes a decorative tying or plaiting.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 缏 (biàn) with 变 (biàn), which means 'to change'. For example, saying '我想缏我的发型' (I want to change my hairstyle) is incorrect; it should be '我想变我的发型'.

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Word Family of 缏

Words containing this character1
缏biànbraid緶

Frequently asked questions about 缏

You can say '她把头发缏成了辫子' (She braided her hair into a braid).

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