Tangut Component 603

It is a structural part used to index larger Tangut characters. “Component-603” is its catalogue label; it does not give the component a Tangut pronunciation or word meaning.

The mid-12th-century Sea of Characters, a Tangut rhyming dictionary, describes larger characters through pieces taken from other characters. Depending on its construction, a piece may contribute to meaning or sound; the number 603 does not tell you which role it has.

When was Tangut writing created?

The script was created for the Tangut language in 1036. The Western Xia court modelled it on Chinese writing. Government schools taught it, and officials used it in documents and Buddhist translations. That is the script's creation date, not a date for this numbered component.

After the Western Xia dynasty fell, Tangut remained in books and monuments. Buddhist pillar inscriptions dated 1502 are among the latest known examples of the script. Its use shifted from state writing to later literary and religious records.

How can I type 𘩚?

Rime Xunpin is an input scheme with Tangut component entry. Its documentation also lists phonetic, stroke, and four-corner input.

A blank square means the chosen app or font lacks a Tangut glyph for this character. A web font can add coverage to one browser page; another app may need an installed system font that includes Tangut.