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编号 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
编号biānhàoto numberHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #6812, Very Hard
编号biānhàonumberingHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #6812, Very Hard
编号biānhàoserial numberHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #6812, Very Hard
biānhào(bian1hao4) T1
  1. 1to number
  2. 2numbering
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March 24, 2026

编号(編號)biānhào(bian1hao4)

编号 refers to the act of assigning a number to something, often for identification purposes. Common contexts include inventory management, ticketing systems, and categorizing items. It implies a systematic approach to organization, ensuring clarity and order.

Strokes17Frequency#6812DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, numbering is crucial for organization in various sectors, such as logistics and education. For example, student IDs are often referred to by their 编号, which reflects the importance of order in society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a librarian (编) carefully organizing books by their serial numbers (号), creating a numbered list that helps everyone find what they need. The character 编 looks like a person tying up something neatly, while 号 reminds one of a sign or label, reinforcing the idea of organization.

Meanings of 编号

biānhào(bian1hao4)
1to number
2numbering
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About 编号

编号Simplified
編號Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 编号

Quick Contrast

编号 (biānhào) vs 号码 (hàomǎ) — use 编号 for systematic assignment of numbers, while 号码 refers to a number used for identification without the implication of systematic organization.

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 编号 with similar terms like 号码, which specifically refers to a number associated with a person or object. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, especially in business contexts. Pay attention to the tone of 'hao' as it can easily be mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Since 编号 is not at a specific HSK level, learners should focus on its practical applications in everyday contexts like shopping or administration. Connecting it with HSK vocabulary related to numbers will enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 编号 with 号码, mistakenly using 编号 when referring to personal identification numbers. For example, saying '我的身份证编号是...' (My ID number is…) should instead use 号码: '我的身份证号码是...'.

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Component Characters

编biānto weave
HSK 612 strokes纟
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号hàoordinal number
HSK 15 strokes口
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How to say to number in Chinese

“to number” in Chinese is编号biānhào

编号 refers to the act of assigning a number to something, often for identification purposes. Common contexts include inventory management, ticketing systems, and categorizing items. It implies a systematic approach to organization, ensuring clarity and order.

When to use 编号

Avoid confusing 编号 with similar terms like 号码, which specifically refers to a number associated with a person or object. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, especially in business contexts. Pay attention to the tone of 'hao' as it can easily be mispronounced.

编号 or something close to it

编号 (biānhào) vs 号码 (hàomǎ) — use 编号 for systematic assignment of numbers, while 号码 refers to a number used for identification without the implication of systematic organization.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 编号 with 号码, mistakenly using 编号 when referring to personal identification numbers. For example, saying '我的身份证编号是...' (My ID number is…) should instead use 号码: '我的身份证号码是...'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 编号

Yes, it's commonly used in contexts where items or documents need to be numbered.

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