What are the Cherokee letters and their meanings?

The Cherokee letters, known as the Cherokee syllabary, consist of 85 characters created by Sequoyah in the early 19th century. Each character represents a syllable rather than a single sound, allowing for the written representation of the Cherokee language. The syllabary includes symbols for common syllables like "ga," "do," and "tsi," enabling speakers to write and read in their native language. This invention significantly enhanced literacy and cultural preservation among the Cherokee people.