The Miao writing system, known as 'Clawscript,' is a unique abugida, where each character represents a consonant, and vowels are indicated by diacritical marks placed above or below the consonant. The shapes of the characters are inspired by the patterns left by feline claws on trees and other surfaces. The direction of writing is typically vertical, from top to bottom, with columns arranged from right to left. Clawscript is not widely used anymore, as the Miao have adopted more common writing systems for practical purposes, but it is still valued for its artistic and cultural significance.
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