1, arbitrariness is an important attribute of language symbols. It means that the connection between language symbols is not inevitable or natural, but determined by social habits and conventions. In other words, there is no necessary or logical connection between the things or concepts represented by language symbols and their pronunciation or writing forms.
For example, the pronunciation and writing form of the word "apple" in Chinese is not determined by the essential attributes of apple, but by social habits and conventions.
2. Linearity is another important attribute of language symbols. It means that language symbols can only appear one by one in the passage of time and can only be conveyed and understood in the continuation of time. Language symbols are developed in the form of lines, and each language symbol appears at a specific time point and can only be understood and conveyed in a specific time period.
For example, when speaking or writing, we can only send out language symbols one by one in sentences, and each language symbol can only be heard or understood after it is sent out.
Application scenarios of language symbols:
1. Education and teaching: Language symbols play a vital role in the field of education and teaching. Teachers use language symbols to impart knowledge and skills, and students learn and master these knowledge and skills through language symbols.
Teachers can use different language symbols, such as text, charts, pictures, videos and audio to present teaching content, and students can understand and master what they have learned through these language symbols.
2. Communication: Language symbols are an important tool for people to communicate. People use language symbols to express their thoughts, feelings and intentions, and at the same time, they can understand and appreciate the intentions and feelings of others. Language symbols are arbitrary and linear, which can transmit information, share experiences, discuss problems and solve difficulties. They are important means of communication in human society.
3. Documentation: Language symbols are also an important source of documentation. Literature is a collection of knowledge and information expressed by language symbols, which records the history and development of human society.
Literature can provide many useful information, including historical events, cultural traditions, scientific knowledge and works of art, etc. By reading the literature, people can get the knowledge and information they need and understand the past and present development and changes.