U+1885A "𘡚" Tangut Component-091 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1885A "𘡚" Tangut Component-091 is a graphical element used in the composition of Tangut script, a historical writing system of the Tangut Empire that flourished between the 11th and 13th centuries. This specific component, cataloged in the Unicode Standard as part of the Tangut Components block, serves as a foundational building block for more complex Tangut characters, contributing to the unique calligraphic style and structure of the script. The Tangut script, deciphered from texts discovered in places like Khara-Khoto, is no longer in active use but is studied by linguists and historians for its logographic nature, where such components combine to form characters representing syllables or morphemes. The inclusion of U+1885A in Unicode enables precise digital representation and scholarly analysis of this extinct writing system.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𘡚 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𘡚 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x98 0xA1 0x9A |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD822 0xDC5A |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001885A |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud822\udc5a |
Unicode Properties