ideographic script
[/ˌaɪdiəˈɡræfɪk skrɪpt/]
nounpl: ideographic scripts
escrita ideográfica
1. A writing system in which characters represent words, concepts, or ideas rather than individual sounds or phonemes
Chinese characters are a classic example of ideographic script, where each character conveys meaning rather than pronunciation.
Os caracteres chineses são um exemplo clássico de escrita ideográfica, onde cada caractere transmite significado em vez de pronúncia.
2. A system of writing using symbols that depict objects or abstract ideas directly
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics functioned as an ideographic script alongside phonetic elements.
Os hieróglifos egípcios antigos funcionavam como escrita ideográfica juntamente com elementos fonéticos.
Ideographic scripts hold significant cultural importance in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea. Understanding these writing systems is crucial for anyone studying Asian languages, history, or culture. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is primarily used in academic, linguistic, and educational contexts when discussing writing systems and comparative linguistics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to read between the lines (when interpreting ideographic meaning)
a picture is worth a thousand words (relating to ideographic representation)
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