The Burmese script is an abugida used primarily for writing the Burmese language, the official language of Myanmar. It is derived from the Mon script, which in turn comes from the ancient Brahmi script. The script consists of circular and semi-circular characters, making it visually distinctive. Each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound, which can be modified with diacritics. In addition to Burmese, the script is also used for several other languages in Myanmar, including Shan and Karen. The writing system is read from left to right, and it includes a set of numerals and punctuation marks. The script plays a crucial role in the cultural and literary heritage of the region.