U+180BF "𘂿" Tangut Ideograph-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+180BF "𘂿" Tangut Ideograph-# is a specific encoded glyph from the Tangut script, a logographic writing system used for the extinct Tangut language spoken during the Western Xia dynasty in medieval China. This particular character represents a unique morpheme or word, though its precise phonetic value and meaning are often subjects of ongoing research due to the limited number of surviving Tangut texts and the complexity of deciphering the script. As part of the Tangut block in the Unicode Standard, it enables digital preservation and study of this ancient language, allowing scholars and linguists to represent, analyze, and compare texts across different digital platforms. Its inclusion in Unicode helps ensure that the cultural and historical knowledge encoded in Tangut manuscripts remains accessible for future generations.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𘂿 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𘂿 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x98 0x82 0xBF |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD820 0xDCBF |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000180BF |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud820\udcbf |
Unicode Properties