U+1D8E6 "𝣦" Signwriting Hand-Fist Index Thumb Hook Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

𝣦
Source: Noto Sans Sign Writing Source: Browser Default

U+1D8E6 "𝣦" Signwriting Hand-Fist Index Thumb Hook is a symbol from the SignWriting script, which is designed to visually represent the movements and shapes of sign language. This particular character depicts a hand configuration where the fingers are clenched into a fist, while the index finger and thumb are extended and hooked together, forming a specific shape that can denote a distinct handshape or gesture in signed languages. It belongs to the Sutton SignWriting notation system, which uses a combination of such symbols to transcribe the physical mechanics of signing, including hand orientation, location, and movement, thereby enabling written documentation of sign languages in fields like linguistics, education, and communication.

General Properties

Code Point
U+1D8E6
Name
Signwriting Hand-Fist Index Thumb Hook

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
𝣦
HTML Hex Encoding
𝣦
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x9D 0xA3 0xA6
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD836 0xDCE6
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001D8E6
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud836\udce6