Logographic scripts are writing systems where each symbol represents a word or a meaningful unit of language, rather than individual sounds. This means that a single character can convey an entire idea or concept. Examples of logographic scripts include the Chinese writing system, where characters represent words or phrases, and the ancient Sumerian cuneiform, which used symbols to denote specific objects or ideas. These scripts differ from alphabetic systems, where letters represent sounds that combine to form words. Logographic writing can be more efficient for conveying complex ideas quickly, but it often requires extensive memorization of symbols. This complexity can make learning logographic scripts challenging for new learners.