ideogram in Chinese
ideogram in Chinese is 表意文字, 意符 — ideogram means an ideogram is a symbol or picture that represents an idea directly, rather than spelling out the sounds of a word.
ideogram in Chinese
表意文字
Pronounced: biǎo yì wén zì
A picture or symbol which represents the idea of something without indicating the sequence of sounds used to pronounce it. Examples include digits, traffic signs, and graphic symbols such as @.
意符
Pronounced: yì fú
A picture or symbol which represents the idea of something without indicating the sequence of sounds used to pronounce it. Examples include digits, traffic signs, and graphic symbols such as @.
What does "ideogram" mean?
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noun An ideogram is a symbol or picture that represents an idea directly, rather than spelling out the sounds of a word.
"A traffic sign showing a car skidding is an ideogram rather than a word."
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ideogram in a sentence
- A traffic sign showing a car skidding is an ideogram rather than a word.
- The @ symbol works as a modern ideogram understood across many languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ideogram" in Chinese?
"ideogram" in Chinese is 表意文字, 意符. ideogram means: An ideogram is a symbol or picture that represents an idea directly, rather than spelling out the sounds of a word.
How do you pronounce 表意文字?
"ideogram" in Chinese is 表意文字, pronounced "biǎo yì wén zì".
How do you use "ideogram" in a sentence?
Example: "A traffic sign showing a car skidding is an ideogram rather than a word." In Chinese, "ideogram" is 表意文字, 意符.
Are there other ways to say "ideogram" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "ideogram": 表意文字, 意符.
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