U+0DF4 "෴" Sinhala Punctuation Kunddaliya Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+0DF4 "෴" Sinhala Punctuation Kunddaliya is a unique and ancient punctuation mark used in the Sinhala script of Sri Lanka. Historically, this decorative symbol functions as a full stop or period, but it is also employed to mark the end of a section, chapter, or significant textual unit, often appearing in formal or religious manuscripts. The Kunddaliya resembles a stylized elaborate floral knot or traditional motif, reflecting its ornamental role in calligraphy and classical Sinhala literature. Its distinct appearance and specialized usage set it apart from modern punctuation, making it a culturally significant element for preserving traditional Sinhala writing conventions.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+0DF4 |
| Version Added | 3.0 |
| Name | Sinhala Punctuation Kunddaliya |
| Block | Sinhala |
| General Category | Other Punctuation |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ෴ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ෴ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE0 0xB7 0xB4 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x0DF4 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00000DF4 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u0df4 |
Unicode Properties
| NFC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFD Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKD Quick Check | Yes |
| Numeric Type | None |
| Numeric Value | NaN |
| Line Break | Alphabetic |
| Script | Sinhala |
| Script Extensions | Sinhala |
| Indic Syllabic Category | Other |
| Vertical Orientation | Rotated |
| Grapheme Base | Yes |
| Grapheme Cluster Break | Other |
| Word Break | Other |
| Sentence Break | Other |