U+16B6A "𖭪" Pahawh Hmong Sign Xiab Unicode Character

U+16B6A "𖭪" Pahawh Hmong Sign Xiab is a tone marker used in the Pahawh Hmong script, which was created to write the Hmong language. This script, devised by Shong Lue Yang in the mid-20th century, is a unique, non-alphabetic writing system where signs like Xiab indicate specific linguistic tones that are essential for distinguishing meaning in the Hmong language. The character resembles a stylized cross or plus sign and is part of a broader set of tonal diacritics that modify the pronunciation of syllabic characters. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures modern digital support for this culturally significant script.