U+122BE "𒊾" Cuneiform Sign Sheg9 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+122BE "𒊾" Cuneiform Sign Sheg9 is a specific grapheme from the ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform script, encoded in the Cuneiform block of the Unicode Standard. This sign represents the Sumerian phonetic value "sheg9" and is typically associated with the word for "urine" or related concepts, though its usage could vary across different texts and historical periods. Formed by distinct wedge shaped impressions on clay tablets, the Sheg9 sign illustrates the complexity of the cuneiform writing system, which could represent syllables, logograms, or determinatives depending on context. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that scholars, linguists, and digital archivists can accurately preserve, study, and reproduce this ancient symbol in modern electronic documents, aiding in the ongoing decipherment and dissemination of Mesopotamian language and culture.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒊾 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒊾 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x8A 0xBE |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDEBE |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000122BE |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udebe |
Unicode Properties