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Some facts about Dongba Script
Writing Direction: Traditional Dongba script is written from top to bottom or arranged from left to right.
Pictographic Nature: Dongba characters are mainly composed of pictorial symbols, with many directly imitating the shapes of natural objects or actions.
Ideographic Function: Some characters combine pictographic elements to express abstract concepts.
Color Significance: In certain cases, colors give symbols special meanings (e.g., red symbolizes blood or life).
Ritual-Specific Symbols: Some characters are reserved exclusively for religious ceremonies and cannot be used casually.
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