Signific

//sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪk// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A signific element in a Chinese character.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Representing meaning. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Relating to significs. not-comparable

    "The graphic component in a character that plays a phonetic role is called phonophoric, and the one that plays a semantic role is called signific."

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radicalsemanticsemanticsemantophore

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"The graphic component in a character that plays a phonetic role is called phonophoric, and the one that plays a semantic role is called signific."

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