Logogram

/ˈlɔːɡəɡræm/
noun

A written character that represents a word or phrase.

Chinese characters are logograms
Visual representation of "logogram" - A written character that represents a word or phrase

Often appears as...

  • chinese logogram
  • hieroglyph logogram

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noun

A written character that represents a word or phrase.

Chinese characters are logograms
Visual representation of "logogram" - A written character that represents a word or phrase

Often appears as...

  • chinese logogram
  • hieroglyph logogram

Usage tips

Academic

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Visual representation of "logogram"
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Cultural Representation

Logograms are tied to specific languages, and often represent cultural identity.

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The Egyptian logograms are fascinating to study due to their historical importance.
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Not Alphabet Letters

Unlike letters, each logogram stands for a whole word, not just a sound.

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The character '水' is a logogram that means 'water' in Chinese.
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Frequency in Languages

Logograms are common in certain languages, but rare or non-existent in others.

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While English doesn't use logograms, they are central to Japanese writing.
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Cultural Representation

Logograms are tied to specific languages, and often represent cultural identity.

Illustration for Cultural Representation
The Egyptian logograms are fascinating to study due to their historical importance.
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Not Alphabet Letters

Unlike letters, each logogram stands for a whole word, not just a sound.

Illustration for Not Alphabet Letters
The character '水' is a logogram that means 'water' in Chinese.
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Frequency in Languages

Logograms are common in certain languages, but rare or non-existent in others.

Illustration for Frequency in Languages
While English doesn't use logograms, they are central to Japanese writing.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Representation

Logograms are tied to specific languages, and often represent cultural identity.

Illustration for Cultural Representation
The Egyptian logograms are fascinating to study due to their historical importance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Alphabet Letters

Unlike letters, each logogram stands for a whole word, not just a sound.

Illustration for Not Alphabet Letters
The character '水' is a logogram that means 'water' in Chinese.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Frequency in Languages

Logograms are common in certain languages, but rare or non-existent in others.

Illustration for Frequency in Languages
While English doesn't use logograms, they are central to Japanese writing.
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