U+1B216 "𛈖" Nushu Character-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1B216 "𛈖" Nushu Character-# is a glyph belonging to the Nushu script, a syllabary historically used exclusively by women in the Hunan province of China to compose poems, letters, and songs in their local dialect of Xiangnan Tuhua. This specific character represents a distinct phonetic or semantic unit within the script, which is written in slender, flowing strokes that resemble a combination of cursive Chinese characters and geometric forms. Nushu was traditionally transmitted in secret among women as a form of communication and self expression, often written in books, fans, or embroidered textiles, and it was recognized by UNESCO as a unique cultural heritage. The inclusion of this character in the Unicode Standard ensures that this endangered script can be digitally preserved and studied, allowing modern scholars and communities to access and revitalize a vital piece of women's history and linguistic tradition.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𛈖 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𛈖 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9B 0x88 0x96 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD82C 0xDE16 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001B216 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud82c\ude16 |
Unicode Properties
Unihan Properties