Logographic refers to a writing system where each symbol represents a word or a meaningful unit of language, rather than individual sounds. This type of system allows for the direct representation of ideas, making it efficient for conveying complex concepts. Examples of logographic writing systems include the characters used in Chinese and Egyptian hieroglyphs. In a logographic system, a single character can stand for an entire word, which can simplify reading and writing for speakers of that language. However, it may also require learners to memorize a large number of symbols, as each character can have different meanings depending on context.