"picture or symbol representing an idea," 1851, from Latin pictus "painted," past participle of pingere "to paint" (see paint (v.)) + -graph "something written." First used in reference to American Indian writing. Related: Pictography.
权威例句
1. This paper is of and perfecting the book Naxi Pictograph Character Chart.
《纳西象形文字谱》是由方国瑜编撰的一部重要的东巴文字典.
2. Pictograph is the base of conformation of Chinese character.
象形字是汉字构造的基础.
3. The pictograph a mountain was originally three peaks together.
“山”的象形字原来是三座山峰堆在一起的.
4. The pictograph for a mountain was originally three peaks together.