U+1D87B "𝡻" Signwriting Hand-Hinge Open Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+1D87B "𝡻" Signwriting Hand-Hinge Open is a symbol from the SignWriting script, a writing system designed to visually represent sign languages by depicting the movements, shapes, and positions of the hands, face, and body. This specific character denotes a hand configuration where the hand is held open with the palm facing outward, and the finger joints are hinged or bent at the base, creating a cupped or claw-like shape. It is used by sign language linguists, educators, and writers to transcribe precise manual gestures in signed languages such as American Sign Language, making it an essential tool for documenting and analyzing non-verbal communication.
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General Properties
Code Point
U+1D87B
Name
Signwriting Hand-Hinge Open
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
𝡻
HTML Hex Encoding
𝡻
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x9D 0xA1 0xBB
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD836 0xDC7B
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001D87B
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud836\udc7b
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
SignWriting