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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
编排biānpáito arrangeHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #5284, Very Hard
编排biānpáito lay outHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #5284, Very Hard
biānpái(bian1pai2) T1
  1. 1to arrange
  2. 2to lay out
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March 24, 2026

编排(編排)biānpái(bian1pai2)

编排 refers to the act of arranging or laying out elements in a particular order or format. This term is commonly used in contexts such as planning events, organizing performances, or structuring written works.

Strokes23Frequency#5284DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of arranging and organizing is deeply rooted in harmony and balance, evident in practices such as Feng Shui, where the arrangement of space is believed to affect well-being.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'band' (编) carefully 'pairing' (排) instruments together for a performance. The visual of musicians aligning their instruments helps connect the characters to the meaning of arranging.

Meanings of 编排

biānpái(bian1pai2)
1to arrange
2to lay out
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About 编排

编排Simplified
編排Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

编排 (biānpái) vs 组织 (zǔzhī) — use 编排 when focusing on the arrangement or layout of elements, while 组织 emphasizes the act of organizing or assembling components together.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in the arts and event planning. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like '整理' (zhěnglǐ), which means to organize but does not imply a specific layout. Be mindful of using the correct tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding.

HSK Study Tips

While 编排 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of related terms and phrases at HSK level 4 and above. Focus on its use in compositions and presentations, as it frequently appears in these contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 编排 with '安排' (ānpái), which means to arrange in a broader sense. For example, saying '我需要安排节目' (wǒ xūyào ānpái jiémù) instead of '我需要编排节目' (wǒ xūyào biānpái jiémù) would be incorrect when specifically referring to program layout.

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Component Characters

编biānto weave
HSK 612 strokes纟
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排páia row
HSK 411 strokes扌
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How to say to arrange in Chinese

“to arrange” in Chinese is编排biānpái

编排 refers to the act of arranging or laying out elements in a particular order or format. This term is commonly used in contexts such as planning events, organizing performances, or structuring written works.

When to use 编排

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in the arts and event planning. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like '整理' (zhěnglǐ), which means to organize but does not imply a specific layout. Be mindful of using the correct tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding.

编排 or something close to it

编排 (biānpái) vs 组织 (zǔzhī) — use 编排 when focusing on the arrangement or layout of elements, while 组织 emphasizes the act of organizing or assembling components together.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 编排 with '安排' (ānpái), which means to arrange in a broader sense. For example, saying '我需要安排节目' (wǒ xūyào ānpái jiémù) instead of '我需要编排节目' (wǒ xūyào biānpái jiémù) would be incorrect when specifically referring to program layout.

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Yes, 编排 can be used in everyday contexts, especially when discussing organizing plans or events.

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