U+16B6B "𖭫" Pahawh Hmong Sign Ntuj Unicode Character

U+16B6B "𖭫" Pahawh Hmong Sign Ntuj is a tone marker used in the Pahawh Hmong script, an indigenous writing system created in the 20th century for the Hmong language. This specific sign, named "Ntuj" meaning "sky" or "spirit," appears at the beginning of a syllable to indicate a high falling tone, a crucial component for accurately pronouncing Hmong words. As part of the Pahawh Hmong block in Unicode, it serves to preserve and digitize a script that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Hmong people, reflecting their history and identity.