Question

analyzing sentence parts in informational texts - quiz - level e
writing.
for example, in mandarin, \cartoon\ is made of two characters. the first character means \to move,\ and the second one means \pictures.\ when they are written together, the characters represent the term \moving pictures,\ which perfectly describes a cartoon.
written chinese characters have remained basically the same for over 4,000 years, while the english alphabet is only about 500 years old. however, languages do change, and we will continue to communicate in different ways, whether we share our ideas using letters, characters, symbols, or even emojis!
what is one way the chinese writing system is different from the english alphabet?
chinese writing uses a syllabary.
chinese writing uses pictures.
chinese writing is much older.
chinese writing is based on letters.

Explanation:

The Chinese writing system uses logographic characters which are often pictures - like or represent concepts, while the English alphabet is based on letters. The text shows that Chinese characters can combine to form meanings related to the pictures or concepts they represent, such as "动 + 画" for "cartoon".

Answer:

Chinese writing uses pictures.