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What are pictures that stand for words?

Pictures that stand for words are called pictograms or ideograms.

Here are some examples:

* Pictograms: These are pictures that represent a specific object or idea. They are often used in ancient writing systems and modern-day symbols.

* Examples:

* The sun symbol ☀️ is a pictogram for "sun."

* The peace sign ☮️ is a pictogram for "peace."

* Ideograms: These are pictures that represent a concept or idea. They are often used in languages that don't have an alphabet, like Chinese.

* Examples:

* The character for "tree" in Chinese is 木, which looks like a stylized tree.

* The character for "sun" in Japanese is 日, which looks like a stylized sun.

Other related terms:

* Logogram: A symbol that represents a word or morpheme. This is a broader term than pictogram, as it can include abstract symbols as well.

* Emoji: A type of pictogram that is used in digital communication to express emotions and ideas.

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