U+1216D "ð’…" Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Igi Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1216D "ð’…" Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Igi is a specific sign in the ancient cuneiform script system used primarily for writing languages such as Sumerian and Akkadian. Its name describes a ligature or compound sign composed of the sign for KA, meaning mouth or speech, combined with the sign IGI, meaning eye or face, to form a distinct graphical unit. This character belongs to the Sumero Akkadian Cuneiform block of Unicode, representing the complex scribal tradition of writing where signs could be combined to create new meanings or follow specific phonetic and semantic conventions. In modern digital contexts, this character allows for the faithful encoding and display of cuneiform texts, facilitating scholarly work in Assyriology and the study of ancient Near Eastern civilizations.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒅭 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒅭 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x85 0xAD |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDD6D |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001216D |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udd6d |
Unicode Properties