U+1C40 "᱀" Lepcha Digit Zero Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+1C40 "᱀" Lepcha Digit Zero is a numeric symbol from the Lepcha script, used to represent the numeral zero in the Lepcha language of Sikkim, India, and parts of Nepal and Bhutan. This digit is part of a decimal numbering system that includes ten distinct characters for zero through nine, and its design typically features a rounded, stylized form that distinguishes it from other script elements. As a zero digit, it plays a crucial role in Lepcha mathematical notation and historical record keeping, embodying both a functional numeric value and a reflection of the cultural heritage of the Lepcha people.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+1C40 |
| Version Added | 5.1 |
| Name | Lepcha Digit Zero |
| Block | Lepcha |
| General Category | Decimal Number |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ᱀ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ᱀ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE1 0xB1 0x80 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x1C40 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00001C40 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u1c40 |