U+1D87A "𝡺" Signwriting Hand-Oval Thumb Forward Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D87A "𝡺" Signwriting Hand-Oval Thumb Forward is a written symbol from the SignWriting script, which is designed to visually represent the handshapes, movements, and facial expressions used in sign languages. This specific character depicts a hand with an oval palm orientation and the thumb extended forward, capturing a particular handshape that may be used in various signed languages to convey specific signs or classifiers. It belongs to the SignWriting handshapes block, a part of Unicode's effort to digitally encode the diverse elements of this notation system, allowing for more accurate text representation of sign language. The character's design uses abstract but intuitive visual cues to describe the hand's posture, making it a functional component for recording and sharing signed communication in written form.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝡺 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝡺 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0xA1 0xBA |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD836 0xDC7A |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D87A |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud836\udc7a |
Unicode Properties