What is a character or symbol representing an idea or a thing without exprssing the pronunciation of a Philosophers in Chinese history?

Answer 1

The answer to this common crossword puzzle question about China is "ideogram".

Answer 2

One example of a character or symbol representing an idea or thing without expressing pronunciation in Chinese history is the yin-yang symbol. This symbol represents the concept of dualism and the interdependence of opposites in traditional Chinese philosophy, such as light and dark, male and female, and so on.