What does homophonic mean?

Homophones refer to two or more words with similar phonology or the same sound system, but their forms and meanings are not necessarily the same. For example, "Fei" and "Fei" are a homophonic phrase. They have the same phonology, but different meanings.

In Chinese, homophones are sometimes used in literary and artistic forms such as poems, songs, jokes and riddles to produce humorous, eye-catching or unforgettable effects. Sometimes, people also use homophones to name or create slogans to increase memory and appeal.

It should be noted that homophones are only similar or the same in phonology, but their glyphs and meanings can be different. Therefore, when using homophones, we need to pay attention to the context and context to avoid ambiguity.