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Schriftzeichen

written character, script symbol

noun SHRIFT-tsai-khen Rare
Communication Writing

Usage Note

Schriftzeichen refers to individual characters of any writing system, including letters, logograms, and punctuation. In linguistics and typography it encompasses both Buchstaben (letters) and non-alphabetic symbols.

Examples

"Chinesische Schriftzeichen sind für europäische Lernende besonders schwer zu merken."

Natural Translation

Chinese characters are particularly difficult for European learners to memorise.

Literal Translation

Chinese written characters are for European learners particularly difficult to remember.

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