What 𘤚 means
It names a structural part, not a word.
Scholars use components like 𘤚 to describe Tangut characters and find them in dictionaries. The same component can play different roles depending on where it sits in a character.
Tangut was the language written by this script. Western Xia developed the script around 1036 for official use and translation, drawing on Chinese-style character-building ideas. Tangut texts continued into the Yuan period; finds from Khara-Khoto revived study in the early 20th century.
Why does 𘤚 show as a box?
As of 2026, a box can mean the font lacks Tangut coverage.
The text may still contain 𘤚; a font with Tangut support can display its shape.
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Who writes 𘤚
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Questions people ask
1Why does 𘤚 show as a box on some devices?
Not every system ships a font for the Tangut Components block. Where none is installed, the character shows as an empty box; adding a font such as Noto fixes it. The character itself is still correct and copies correctly.
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How to type or find 𘤚
- Search it as
- 𘤚 · tangut component · tangut components · xixia script · tangut dictionary · tangut character parts · tangut font
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
𘤚\1891ACodes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.