This is the 828th most frequent Chinese word.
程
"程" means "journey," "course," "distance," or "degree."
In this context, '程' (chéng) is used in the word '行程' (xíngchéng), which means itinerary or a plan for travel.
他的行程已经安排好了。
His itinerary has already been arranged.
Here, '程' appears in '编程' (biānchéng), which refers to programming or coding. It implies the structured sequence associated with coding.
她在学习编程的过程中学到了很多知识。
She learned a lot during the process of studying programming.
In '过程' (guòchéng), '程' carries the meaning of a course or process, often implying development or progress through time.