ideograph

Meanings

• Noun

  A graphic symbol or character used in writing systems, particularly in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

  - "The ideograph for 'mountain' in Chinese is 山."
  - "In Japanese calligraphy, the ideograph for 'water' is used extensively."

---

Variants

List of all variants of ideograph that leads to same result
ideograph , ideographic , ideographically , ideographs

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from pictorial representations of objects or concepts in ancient writing systems.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. There are over 50,000 ideographs in the Chinese language.

2. The ideograph for 'peace' is used extensively in East Asian art and symbolism.

3. The ideograph for 'love' is a common symbol in Chinese and Japanese calligraphy.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Hanzi: The term for Chinese characters, which are ideographs.

2. Kanji: The term for Japanese ideographs, derived from Chinese characters.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Ideographs have played a significant role in the development of East Asian civilizations, representing not only language but also cultural and historical traditions.

How to Memorize "ideograph"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the shape of the ideograph and remember its components.
   - Visualize the stroke order when writing the ideograph.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the ideograph with a related English word or concept.
   - Create a mental image or story to remember the ideograph.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device, such as a rhyme or acronym, to remember the ideograph.
   - Create a sentence using the ideograph and its meaning to help remember it.

---

Memorize "ideograph" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ideograph is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.