"semiotics"的定义和意义

What is "semiotics"?

Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and how they create meaning. It examines how various forms of communication, including language, images, and gestures, convey messages and represent ideas. Semiotics analyzes the relationships between signs, the concepts they represent, and the contexts in which they are used. This field helps to understand how meaning is constructed in different cultures and how people interpret signs in various situations, emphasizing that communication goes beyond words to include a wide range of symbolic forms.