U+16116 "𖄖" Gurung Khema Letter Pha Unicode Character

U+16116 "𖄖" Gurung Khema Letter Pha is a distinct symbol representing the sound "pha" in the Gurung Khema script, which is used to write the Gurung language spoken primarily in Nepal. This character belongs to the Gurung Khema block, encoded in Unicode version 14.0 released in September 2021, reflecting ongoing efforts to preserve and digitally support endangered and minority writing systems. As a consonant letter within this alphabet, it contributes to the accurate representation of Gurung's phonetic and linguistic structures, facilitating written communication and cultural documentation for the Gurung community.