U+18617 "𘘗" Tangut Ideograph-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+18617 "𘘗" Tangut Ideograph-# is a specific encoded glyph from the Tangut script, a complex writing system used to record the extinct Tangut language of the Western Xia dynasty (1038–1227). This character is part of a large block of Tangut ideographs included in the Unicode Standard to preserve and enable digital representation of historical texts. As with most Tangut characters, its exact meaning and pronunciation are determined by scholarly reconstruction, often based on bilingual Tangut-Chinese dictionaries and manuscripts. The character's inclusion in Unicode aids researchers and enthusiasts in cataloging, studying, and digitally publishing ancient Tangut documents, contributing to the broader effort of deciphering this once-lost language.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𘘗 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𘘗 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x98 0x98 0x97 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD821 0xDE17 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00018617 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud821\ude17 |
Unicode Properties