U+16F72 "𖽲" Miao Vowel Sign Yi Unicode Character

U+16F72 "𖽲" Miao Vowel Sign Yi is a combining diacritical mark used in the Pollard Miao script, an alphabet created by missionary Samuel Pollard in the early 20th century for writing the Miao (Hmong) languages. This specific sign represents a vowel sound and is placed after or above a consonant letter to modify its pronunciation, contributing to the accurate transcription of Miao phonology. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures that digital text in Pollard Miao can be properly rendered and preserved, supporting the linguistic heritage of the Miao communities in China and Southeast Asia.