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Glyphs often have historical and cultural significance, indicating a civilization's form of communication. SlideMayan glyphs carved on temples tell stories of their kings.
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Not EmojiPlay
Unlike emojis, glyphs represent language elements like letters and not emotions or objects. SlideHieroglyphs in ancient tombs weren't for fun, they were sacred script.
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Visual SymbolismPlay
A glyph isn't just a picture; it's a meaningful symbol in a writing system. SlideEach Chinese character glyph has a specific meaning and pronunciation.