U+1042 "၂" Myanmar Digit Two Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+1042 "၂" Myanmar Digit Two is a visual representation of the numeral two used in the Myanmar (Burmese) script, which is the official writing system of Myanmar. It belongs to the Myanmar block of Unicode and is classified as a decimal digit, serving a fundamental role in the country’s numerical notation for mathematics, dates, and everyday counting in the Burmese language. This character has a distinctive curved and stylized shape that differs significantly from the Arabic numeral 2, reflecting the unique calligraphic traditions of Southeast Asian scripts. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures that digital text, websites, and software can correctly display and process Myanmar numerals, supporting the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Burmese-speaking population.

General Properties

Code Point U+1042
Version Added 3.0
Name Myanmar Digit Two
Block Myanmar
General Category Decimal Number
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding ၂
HTML Hex Encoding ၂
UTF-8 Encoding 0xE1 0x81 0x82
UTF-16 Encoding 0x1042
UTF-32 Encoding 0x00001042
C/C++/Java Escape \u1042

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
NFKC Quick Check Yes
NFKD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type Decimal
Numeric Value 2
Line Break Numeric
Script Myanmar
Script Extensions Chakma Myanmar Tai Le
Indic Syllabic Category Number
ID Continue Yes
XID Continue Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Numeric
Sentence Break Numeric