U+31BB "ㆻ" Bopomofo Final Letter G Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+31BB "ㆻ" Bopomofo Final Letter G is a component of the Bopomofo phonetic script, which is used in Taiwanese Mandarin and other Chinese dialects to annotate pronunciation, specifically representing a final consonant sound similar to the English "g" or a glottal stop. This character belongs to the Bopomofo Extended block of the Unicode standard, which includes letters designed for encoding phonetic distinctions not covered by the standard Bopomofo system. Unlike more common Bopomofo symbols, which typically represent initial consonants or vowels, U+31BB appears only at the end of a syllable, serving a crucial role in accurately transcribing certain linguistic features in languages such as Taiwanese Hokkien or Hakka. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that digital text can faithfully represent these nuanced sounds for language preservation, education, and typographic consistency.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ㆻ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ㆻ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE3 0x86 0xBB |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x31BB |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000031BB |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u31bb |
Unicode Properties