编织

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Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuances

The verb 编织 (biānzhī) primarily means "to weave" or "to knit," referring to the physical act of interlacing threads, yarns, or other materials to create fabric, baskets, or braids. It is commonly used in contexts involving textile crafts or manual weaving.

Common Collocations

  • 编织 (knit a sweater): used when talking about knitting clothes.
  • 编织 (weave bamboo baskets): refers to crafting baskets from bamboo strips.
  • 编织辫子 (braid hair): describes the act of braiding hair.

Register and Tone

This word is neutral and suitable for both spoken and written language. It often appears in descriptions of handicrafts, traditional arts, or metaphorically to describe constructing or creating something complex.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 编织 with (zhīzào), which also means "to weave" but is more formal and often used in industrial or large-scale textile production contexts. 编织 is more hands-on and craft-oriented.

Summary

Use 编织 when describing manual weaving, knitting, or braiding activities. It conveys a sense of creating something by interlacing materials, often with skill and care.

Example Sentences

She likes to knit sweaters with yarn.

The workers are weaving bamboo baskets.

He braided a beautiful braid with his hair.