U+18D82 "𘶂" Tangut Component-771 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+18D82 "𘶂" Tangut Component-771 is a specific graphical element from the Tangut script, a complex writing system used for the extinct Tangut language of the Western Xia dynasty in medieval China. This component represents one of the fundamental building blocks used to construct more complex Tangut characters, functioning like a radical in Chinese but with unique shape and meaning within the Tangut script. Its inclusion in Unicode's Tangut Components block aids scholars and linguists in digitally encoding, analyzing, and reconstructing the vast set of over 6,000 known Tangut logograms. The precise visual form of this character is a distinctive vertical wedge or pointed shape, which may denote a semantic or phonetic hint in character formation. By cataloging such elements, Unicode supports the preservation and study of this historical writing system, enabling researchers to better understand Tangut language, culture, and history.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𘶂 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𘶂 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x98 0xB6 0x82 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD823 0xDD82 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00018D82 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud823\udd82 |
Unicode Properties