What 𗉃 means
In Tangut, this character means “lamp” or “torch.”
The 12th-century Sea of Writing, a Tangut dictionary that groups entries by rhyme, records 𗉃 at entry 48.232. A Buddhist offering text lists the word among ritual objects.
In 1036, the court of Western Xia, a Tangut-led state, commissioned a writing system for Tangut, its language; producing Buddhist scriptures in it was a major aim. The designers drew on Chinese writing and scripts used by the Khitan people, while making a distinct system.
How do I type 𗉃?
Enter U17243 with a Unicode input method.
Use an input method that accepts hexadecimal code points and enter 17243; the exact key sequence depends on your operating system.
This is text rendered by a font with Tangut coverage. Fonts can draw the same character with different strokes.
A historical Tangut word for a physical lamp or torch, including in Buddhist and ritual writing.
The “lamp” reading depends on knowing Tangut; this is not a universal lamp sign.
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1Why does 𗉃 show as a box on some devices?
Not every system ships a font for the Tangut 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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𗉃\17243Why is 𗉃 a box on my screen?
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