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Glyph

usgb/ɡlɪf/Volume
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Cultural Importance

Glyphs often have historical and cultural significance, indicating a civilization's form of communication.

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Mayan glyphs carved on temples tell stories of their kings.
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Not Emoji

Unlike emojis, glyphs represent language elements like letters and not emotions or objects.

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Hieroglyphs in ancient tombs weren't for fun, they were sacred script.
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Visual Symbolism

A glyph isn't just a picture; it's a meaningful symbol in a writing system.

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Each Chinese character glyph has a specific meaning and pronunciation.
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