U+1B2CA "𛋊" Nushu Character-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1B2CA "𛋊" Nushu Character-# is a glyph from the Nushu script, a unique syllabic writing system historically created and used exclusively by women in the Jiangyong region of Hunan Province, China. This specific character represents one of the approximately 1,000 distinct symbols in the Nushu repertoire, which was often written in a delicate, calligraphic style on fans, embroidery, and in books called "Nushu manuscripts" to express personal emotions, tell stories, and communicate secret messages in a patriarchal society where formal education for women was forbidden. The inclusion of this character in the Unicode Standard ensures its digital preservation and accessibility, allowing modern scholars and speakers to study and revitalize this endangered cultural heritage.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𛋊 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𛋊 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9B 0x8B 0x8A |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD82C 0xDECA |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001B2CA |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud82c\udeca |
Unicode Properties
Unihan Properties