篹 (zhuàn) - To compile & to edit

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zhuàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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篹 · zhuàn

To compile;

to edit;

to collect and arrange writings;

also refers to a type of ancient food container.

To compileto editto collect and arrange writings

Usage highlights

Compile writingsEdit booksCollect and arrangeAncient food containerCompilation workLiterary compilation

Synonyms

  • 编— to compile, edit
  • 纂— to compile, edit
  • 辑— to collect, compile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He compiled a dictionary (篹集词典).
  • The scholar edited ancient texts (篹修古籍).
  • This bronze vessel is a food container (篹器).

Collocations

  • Compile writings(篹文)
  • Edit books(篹书)
  • Collect and arrange(篹辑)
  • Ancient food container(篹器)
  • Compilation work(篹修)
  • Literary compilation(文篹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese for the compilation of texts and historical records.
  • Also refers to a type of ancient bronze food vessel used in ritual contexts.

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