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1. Chinese Writing

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   Typographic Considerations
   The inherent structure of Hanzi requires specialized typographic approaches. Unlike alphabetic systems, where glyphs are composed of discrete, standardized strokes, Hanzi characters must fit within an implied square bounding box, regardless of internal complexity. This constraint is managed through precise spacing algorithms that adjust the relative positioning of radicals…

2. Mnemonic Function

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   The most robust evidence for the Mnemonic Function manifests in the relationship between phoneme representation and visual layout. In logographic systems, the complexity of the character dictates its "mnemonic load," often measured in "Radical Density Units ($\text{RDU}$)." Higher $\text{RDU}$ values correlate negatively with immediate recall but positively with retention over intervals exceeding one solar cycle, suggesting a trade-off between…