The word 图案 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core idea to create a new, integrated concept. The first character, 图 (tú), fundamentally means a drawing, diagram, or visual representation. The second character, 案 (àn), carries meanings of a plan, a proposal, or a blueprint. When fused, the term moves beyond a simple "drawing" to specifically denote a designed or planned visual composition, a pattern, motif, or decorative design that is intentionally arranged, often with artistic or systematic thought behind its structure and repetition.