a picture or symbol which represents a word, and which is used in some writing systems , such as that used in ancient Egypt
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例句
1. Each picture, or hieroglyph, represents either an idea or a sound. 每一图画或者每一个象形代表着一种想法或者一种声音。 2. The hieroglyph for "king's son" can be translated as "son-in-law" or "grandfather". 象形文字“国王的儿子”还可译为“女婿”或“祖父”。