U+14D6 "ᓖ" Canadian Syllabics Lii Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+14D6 "ᓖ" Canadian Syllabics Lii is a glyph used in the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics writing system, primarily for languages such as Cree, Inuktitut, and Ojibwe, where it represents the syllable sound "lii" with a long vowel. This character is part of the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block in Unicode, which was added to support the diverse indigenous languages of Canada that utilize this unique script. Its visual form, consisting of a distinct geometric shape, reflects the syllabic nature of the writing system, where each character corresponds to a consonant vowel combination rather than a single phonetic sound. The inclusion of "ᓖ" in digital text enables proper representation of these languages in modern computing, preserving linguistic heritage and facilitating written communication in communities where it remains an essential part of cultural identity.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᓖ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᓖ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x93 0x96 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x14D6 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000014D6 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u14d6 |
Unicode Properties