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编辑

biān jí

English translation of 编辑

editor

The Chinese word '编辑' is used to depict a person who is responsible for preparing the content of a publication. Just like English, it can refer to any editor role, like a newspaper editor or film editor. It can be used in various contexts such as '新闻编辑' (news editor), '文本编辑' (text editor) and '电影编辑' (film editor).


Example sentences using: 编辑

编辑正在修改这篇文章。

Biānjí zhèngzài xiūgǎi zhè piān wénzhāng.

English translation of 编辑正在修改这篇文章。

The editor is revising this article.

In this sentence, the word 'editor' is expressed as '编辑' in Chinese. The editor is in the process of modifying the article.

他是该报的一名编辑。

Tā shì gāi bào de yīmíng biānjí.

English translation of 他是该报的一名编辑。

He is an editor of this newspaper.

In this example, an editor of a newspaper is specified. The term 'editor' is translated to '编辑' in Chinese.

这个视频需要重新编辑。

Zhège shìpín xūyào chóngxīn biānjí.

English translation of 这个视频需要重新编辑。

This video needs to be edited again.

In this sentence, the verb 'edit' is used and is translated to '编辑' in Chinese. It is implying a need for further revision on the video.

我是一名自由编辑。

Wǒ shì yīmíng zìyóu biānjí.

English translation of 我是一名自由编辑。

I am a freelance editor.

Here, the person speaking declares him/herself as a 'freelance editor' or '自由编辑', demonstrating their non-affiliated status in their editing work.

你可以帮我编辑这段文字吗?

Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ biānjí zhè duàn wénzì ma?

English translation of 你可以帮我编辑这段文字吗?

Can you help me edit this paragraph?

In this example, the speaker is asking for help to 'edit' or '编辑' a paragraph of text.

这篇文章的编辑做得很好。

Zhè piān wénzhāng de biānjí zuò dé hěn hǎo.

English translation of 这篇文章的编辑做得很好。

The editing of this article is well done.

In this context, 'editing' of the article, which in Chinese is '编辑', is being complimented as being well done.

他是我们杂志的编辑。

Tā shì wǒmen zázhì de biānjí.

English translation of 他是我们杂志的编辑。

He is the editor of our magazine.

Here the person referred to is introduced as the 'editor' or '编辑' of a magazine.

编辑部在哪里?

Biānjí bù zài nǎlǐ?

English translation of 编辑部在哪里?

Where is the editorial department?

In this sentence, 'editorial department' is translated to '编辑部' in Chinese. The speaker is questioning the location of the department.

这本书的编辑花了很多时间。

Zhè běn shū de biānjí huāle hěnduō shíjiān.

English translation of 这本书的编辑花了很多时间。

Editing this book took a lot of time.

In this example, the length of time taken to 'edit' or '编辑' the book is being emphasized.

请和主编通过电邮联系。

Qǐng hé zhǔ biān tōngguò diànyóu liánxì.

English translation of 请和主编通过电邮联系。

Please contact the chief editor via email.

Here, 'chief editor' is translated as '主编' in Chinese. The speaker is requesting for contact to be made via email.

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