U+188EC "𘣬" Tangut Component-237 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+188EC "𘣬" Tangut Component-237 is a graphic element used in the reconstruction and digital representation of the Tangut script, a complex logographic writing system employed for the extinct Tangut language of the Western Xia dynasty. This specific component, part of the Tangut Components block in the Unicode standard, serves as a building block for composing larger Tangut characters, similar to radicals in Chinese characters. Its precise graphical form and conceptual meaning are derived from historical manuscripts and scholarly analysis, facilitating the accurate digital encoding and rendering of Tangut texts. By breaking down Tangut characters into reusable components like this one, Unicode enables researchers and linguists to study, analyze, and preserve the unique written heritage of the Tangut civilization in a standardized digital format.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𘣬 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𘣬 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x98 0xA3 0xAC |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD822 0xDCEC |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000188EC |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud822\udcec |
Unicode Properties