纂(zuǎn)

20 strokes

(literary) to compile

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Character information

Pinyin
zuǎn
Meaning
(literary) to compile; to edit (variant of 纂[zuan3])
Strokes
20
HSK level
—
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where 纂 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱算糸

In this compound, the meaning comes from 糸 (thread); 算 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

算suàn糸mì

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write 纂 step by step

20 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 纂

Common words using 纂 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

biān编zuǎn纂

to compile (an encyclopedia etc)

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zuǎn纂xiū修

to compile and revise; to inherit and develop

Open 纂修 page →

Related characters

From 纂’s common words

编修

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