Definition
主编 has two distinct uses: as a noun, it means 'editor-in-chief' — the person who oversees a publication's content. As a verb, it means 'to serve as editor-in-chief (of a book, magazine, etc.)', i.e. to be the person responsible for planning and approving the content. The verb can take a direct object (主编一本杂志) or appear in passive-like constructions (由他主编).
noun
editor-in-chief
verb
to serve as editor-in-chief (of a publication)to edit as chief editor
Examples
- 主编。Tā shì nà jiā zázhìshè de zhǔ biān.He is the editor-in-chief of that magazine.
- 主编，。Zhè bù cídiǎn yóu tā zhǔ biān, nèiróng hěn fēngfù.This dictionary was edited by him as chief editor, and its content is very rich.
- 主编。Tā zhǔ biān guo hǎo jǐ běn chàngxiāo shū.He has served as editor-in-chief for several best-selling books.
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