compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book
編 centers on assembling separate strands or pieces into a unified whole: physically braiding or knitting threads, and metaphorically compiling or editing written works into a book or poem.
編 combines 糸 (thread) with 扁, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of flatness or arranging, suggesting the act of weaving or compiling threads into a structured form.
The left side 糸 is thread, and the right side 扁 looks like a flat, organized shelf. Picture threads being woven or braided together on a loom, or pages being compiled into a book.
For ヘン, imagine a hen knitting with thread: the hen's beak braids the yarn, and hen -> ヘン.
editing; compilation
compilation (of a text); editing
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
original story (as opposed to a sequel, spin-off, etc.); main story; main part(s) of a story
sequel; continuation
short story; short film; short poem
latter part (of a book, film, etc.); second part (of two); second half; third part (of three); final part; last volume
first part (of a book, film, etc.); first volume
long work; (full-length) novel; feature-length film; long poem
highlights; summary; compilation
trailer (for a film, TV show, etc.); preview
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
arrangement
whole book; whole volume; whole story
to knit; to plait; to braid
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
knitting; knitted material; crochet
compilation (esp. dictionary, history, law code); editing
formation (e.g. of aircraft)
reorganization; reorganisation