tượng hình

[tɨəŋ˧˨ʔ hïŋ˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) pictogram, one of the six classifications of Chinese characters 六書 (lục thư).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chữ tượng hình

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Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “tượng hình” mean?

(noun) pictogram, one of the six classifications of Chinese characters 六書 (lục thư).

Is “tượng hình” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.