U+A181 "ꆁ" Yi Syllable Niex Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
ꆁ
U+A181 "ꆁ" Yi Syllable Niex is a symbol from the Yi script, specifically used in the standardized Modern Yi writing system to represent the syllable "niex," which carries a particular tone as part of the language's tonal phonology. Belonging to the Yi Syllables block, it is employed primarily in writing the Nuosu (Northern Yi) language, spoken by millions of people in southwestern China. The character's design reflects the distinct, angular strokes of the Yi script, which differs significantly from Chinese characters or other East Asian writing systems. As part of Unicode, it ensures digital representation and preservation of the Yi language, aiding in communication, education, and cultural documentation.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+A181 |
| Version Added | 3.0 |
| Name | Yi Syllable Niex |
| Block | Yi Syllables |
| General Category | Other Letter |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ꆁ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ꆁ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xEA 0x86 0x81 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0xA181 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x0000A181 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \ua181 |