U+14DF "ᓟ" Canadian Syllabics West-Cree Lwi Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+14DF "ᓟ" Canadian Syllabics West-Cree Lwi is a symbol from the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, representing a specific syllable used primarily in the Western Cree language, often referred to as Plains Cree. This character combines the consonant sound "l" with the vowel "wi" to form a single written unit, reflecting the syllabic writing system developed for Indigenous languages in Canada. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that the character can be digitally represented and preserved, supporting the documentation and revitalization of Cree literacy and cultural heritage.
General Properties
Code Point
U+14DF
Name
Canadian Syllabics West-Cree Lwi
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
ᓟ
HTML Hex Encoding
ᓟ
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE1 0x93 0x9F
UTF-16 Encoding
0x14DF
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000014DF
C/C++/Java Escape
\u14df
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Canadian Aboriginal