文字

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 汉字是一种古老的文字。▶ —
   Chinese characters are an ancient writing system.
2. 这段文字需要修改。▶ —
   This piece of text needs revision.

Collocations

Mnemonic

文 wén "writing" + 字 zì "character": written characters, i.e. script or text. 字 is 子 "child" under a roof 宀.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 文字 cover?

   • characters/script and text
   • only speech sounds
   • only pictures
   • only numbers