What is syllabic writing system in SAP BC-DOC-TER - Terminology/Glossary?

SAP Term: syllabic writing system

• Component: BC-DOC-TER

• Component Name: Terminology/Glossary

• Description: A medium of visual communication that uses written characters to represent the syllables which make up words.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Syllabic writing system is a type of writing system that uses symbols to represent syllables or combinations of syllables. It is used in many languages, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. In these languages, each symbol represents a syllable or combination of syllables, rather than an individual sound or letter. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Syllabic writing systems are used to write words and sentences in languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. To write in these languages, one must learn the symbols that represent the syllables or combinations of syllables. Once the symbols are learned, they can be used to write words and sentences. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When learning a syllabic writing system, it is important to practice writing words and sentences in order to become familiar with the symbols and their meanings. It is also helpful to learn the pronunciation of the symbols in order to be able to read what has been written. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Syllabic writing systems are different from alphabetic writing systems, which use individual letters or characters to represent sounds. Alphabetic writing systems are used in languages such as English and Spanish.