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Pictographs

A pictograph is a visual symbol or image that represents a word, phrase, or concept. It is a form of writing or communication that relies on pictures to convey meaning.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Plural): Pictographs are often used in ancient and indigenous cultures as a way to record information, tell stories, or convey messages through visual representations.
2. Noun: In modern digital communication, pictographs are commonly known as emojis, which are small images or icons used to express emotions, ideas, or objects in text messages or social media.

Examples:

1. Ancient Egyptians used pictographs to depict their daily activities and religious beliefs on the walls of their tombs.
2. The cave paintings of early humans served as pictographs that provided insights into their way of life.
3. Emojis, such as smiley faces and hearts, are popular pictographs used in online conversations to express emotions.
4. Japanese kanji, which originated from pictographs, are characters used in the Japanese writing system to represent words and concepts.

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