U+18873 "𘡳" Tangut Component-116 Unicode Character

U+18873 "𘡳" Tangut Component-116 is a graphical element from the Tangut script, a logographic writing system used for the extinct Tangut language of the Xixia Empire (1038–1227 C.E.). This specific component, cataloged as a foundational building block for complex Tangut characters, represents a distinct stroke or shape that contributes to the formation of full ideographs in the script. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows for the digital preservation and representation of Tangut orthography, facilitating scholarly research and documentation of this historical language.