Tangut Component 121

It represents a part of a Tangut character, not a whole word.

A Tangut teaching wordbook shows 𘡸 on the left side of 𗢃, a character meaning “to rise.” Scholars also use Tangut components to index, describe, and analyze the script. Component lists differ, so “121” is a catalog label, not a spoken reading.

Tangut writing was created in 1036 under ruler Li Yuanhao as part of building the Western Xia state and producing Tangut translations of Buddhist scriptures. Its character shapes and composition principles were inspired by Chinese writing, but it is a separate script. Tangut rulers also followed their neighboring Khitan people's example of creating state scripts.

The first-use date of this individual component is unknown. The surviving wordbook has no known provenance; comparison with a manuscript dated 1189 suggests it was compiled no earlier than 1189, though a Yuan-era printing remains possible.

How do you type or display it?

Use a font that covers Tangut Components.

Noto Serif Tangut lists support for both the Tangut and Tangut Components blocks as of 2026. If the active font lacks Tangut Components coverage, the character may appear as a box even though the text still contains 𘡸.

In 2026, Rime Xunpin documents phonetic input for complete Tangut characters, plus separate stroke, four-corner, and component entry. Use its component or stroke route here; a catalog number is not a pronunciation.