U+A391 "ꎑ" Yi Syllable Rryp Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+A391 "ꎑ" Yi Syllable Rryp is part of the Yi script block, specifically used in the modern standardized writing system for the Yi language, also known as Nuosu, spoken in southwestern China. This syllable represents a specific lexical tone and phonetic value within the Yi syllabary, which was officially codified in the 1970s to replace the traditional logographic writing system. The character "ꎑ" corresponds to the syllable pronounced roughly as "rryp" in standard Yi transcription, and it functions as a discrete orthographic unit in written texts, contributing to the accurate representation of Yi speech sounds. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures digital preservation and interoperability for Yi language materials across electronic devices and platforms.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ꎑ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ꎑ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xEA 0x8E 0x91 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xA391 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0000A391 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ua391 |
Unicode Properties