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logogram

/ˈlɒɡəʊɡræm/

/ˈloʊɡəˌɡræm/

Translations

logogramnoun

logograms

/ˈlɒɡəʊɡræm/

/ˈloʊɡəˌɡræm/

The Chinese writing system uses logograms.

Китайская система письма использует логограммы.

Synonyms

logogramadjective

/ˈlɒɡəɡræm/

/ˈloʊɡəˌɡræm/

Used attributively before another noun to describe writing systems or symbols composed of logograms.

Synonyms

logogramnoun

A written character that represents a word or phrase, such as those used in Chinese writing.

The Chinese language uses logograms, which can represent entire words or concepts.

A sign or symbol (such as $, %, or &) that represents an entire word, phrase, or concept.

The symbol % is a logogram for the word "percent".

logogramadjective

Relating to or consisting of logograms.

Chinese is often described as a logogram writing system.