U+12104 "ð’„„" Cuneiform Sign Gi4 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+12104 "ð’„„" Cuneiform Sign Gi4 is a specific sign in the ancient cuneiform script used primarily for the Sumerian and Akkadian languages, representing a phonetic value derived from the word for "reed" or "to return." This sign functions as a syllabogram, often conveying the syllable "gi" or serving as a logogram for concepts like "reed," "pen," or "sweet," and it also appears in compound signs to express more complex ideas within the cuneiform writing system. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows for accurate digital representation and study of ancient Mesopotamian texts, preserving this critical element of early human writing.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+12104 |
| Version Added | 5.0 |
| Name | Cuneiform Sign Gi4 |
| Block | Cuneiform |
| General Category | Other Letter |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | 𒄄 |
| HTML Hex Encoding | 𒄄 |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xF0 0x92 0x84 0x84 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0xD808 0xDD04 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00012104 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \ud808\udd04 |