How did logograms work in Egyptian hieroglyphic writing?

In Egyptian hieroglyphic writing, a logogram functions as a single sign that represents an entire word, providing both its sound and meaning.12

These signs typically depict recognizable objects from the natural or constructed world. They operate in two primary ways:1
* Direct representation: A sign can be read as the specific object it depicts, such as a symbol for a stick representing the word "wood".1
* Extended meaning: A sign can represent broader concepts related to the object. For example, the sun disk symbol can represent the sun itself, the solar god Re, or the word "day" when read phonetically.1

Because logograms provide both meaning and sound, they are often accompanied by simple phonetic signs—known as phonograms—which serve as reading aids to clarify the intended pronunciation. Egyptian writing rarely relied on logograms alone, instead employing a combination of logograms, phonograms, and determinatives to convey precise meaning.1