U+193A "᤺" Limbu Sign Kemphreng Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+193A "᤺" Limbu Sign Kemphreng is a diacritical mark used in the Limbu script, which is primarily employed to write the Limbu language spoken in parts of Nepal, Sikkim, and West Bengal. This sign serves as a tone marker, specifically indicating a high-falling or emphatic tonal contour on the syllable it modifies, playing a crucial role in distinguishing meaning in a language where pitch and tone are phonemically significant. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures that digital text in the Limbu script can accurately represent this tonal feature, supporting the preservation and modern use of the language in electronic communication and documentation.
General Properties
Code Point
U+193A
Name
Limbu Sign Kemphreng
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
᤺
HTML Hex Encoding
᤺
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE1 0xA4 0xBA
UTF-16 Encoding
0x193A
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000193A
C/C++/Java Escape
\u193a
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Limbu