U+14D6 "" Canadian Syllabics Lii Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Canadian Aboriginal Source: Browser Default

U+14D6 "" Canadian Syllabics Lii is a glyph used in the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics writing system, primarily for languages such as Cree, Inuktitut, and Ojibwe, where it represents the syllable sound "lii" with a long vowel. This character is part of the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block in Unicode, which was added to support the diverse indigenous languages of Canada that utilize this unique script. Its visual form, consisting of a distinct geometric shape, reflects the syllabic nature of the writing system, where each character corresponds to a consonant vowel combination rather than a single phonetic sound. The inclusion of "ᓖ" in digital text enables proper representation of these languages in modern computing, preserving linguistic heritage and facilitating written communication in communities where it remains an essential part of cultural identity.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
ᓖ
HTML Hex Encoding
ᓖ
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE1 0x93 0x96
UTF-16 Encoding
0x14D6
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000014D6
C/C++/Java Escape
\u14d6