U+13C6C "𓱬" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

𓱬

U+13C6C "𓱬" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# is a specific symbol from the Egyptian Hieroglyph Extended-A block, which was introduced in Unicode version 16.0 to encode decorative and functional signs used in ancient Egyptian writing, particularly those resembling silhouettes or placeholder glyphs. This character represents a stylized, rectangular form with internal markings, often associated with the concept of a "house" or "building" in hieroglyphic texts, though its precise meaning can vary depending on context. Its inclusion in Unicode allows for accurate digital representation of hieroglyphic inscriptions and scholarly works, supporting research in Egyptology and the preservation of this ancient language in modern digital environments.

General Properties

Code Point	U+13C6C
Version Added	16.0
Name	Egyptian Hieroglyph-#
Block	Egyptian Hieroglyphs Extended-A
General Category	Other Letter
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	𓱬
HTML Hex Encoding	𓱬
UTF-8 Encoding	0xF0 0x93 0xB1 0xAC
UTF-16 Encoding	0xD80F 0xDC6C
UTF-32 Encoding	0x00013C6C
C/C++/Java Escape	\ud80f\udc6c

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	Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Script Extensions	Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Indic Syllabic Category	Other
ID Start	Yes
XID Start	Yes
ID Continue	Yes
XID Continue	Yes
Alphabetic	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Upright
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Alphabetic letter
Sentence Break	OLetter

Unikemet Data

kEH_Cat	G-12-009
kEH_Core	C
kEH_Desc	A falcon (G5), with a cobra (Naja haje), standing up, with expanded hood (uraeus), wearing the white crown (I55) at its toe.
kEH_Func	Logogram (Horus)
kEH_FVal	ḥr
kEH_UniK	HJ G285
kEH_JSesh	G285
kEH_HG	G285