Tangut character 1781A

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“TANGUT IDEOGRAPH-1781A” is an inventory label derived from the character’s code point. It identifies the entry without supplying a translation or pronunciation.

When did Tangut writing begin?

Tangut writing began around 1036 under the Western Xia state. Western Xia used it for Tangut, the state’s language. The earliest known example is an official document from 1072 sent to a military inspector in Guazhou.

Tangut writing served state records and translations of Buddhist scriptures, Chinese classics, and other works. After the Mongol conquest in 1227, it continued under the Yuan and Ming dynasties; an inscription dated 1502 is later evidence. It had become obsolete by the end of the Ming dynasty. The script was rediscovered in the late 19th century, and scholars deciphered much of it in the early 20th century.

Tangut was distinct from Chinese Han writing. Its historical neighbors included the Khitan and Jurchen state scripts; scholars have proposed possible Khitan influence on Tangut design.

How do you type 𗠚?

A Tangut-aware input method can enter it by code. As of 2025, Raycosine’s browser-based Tangut IME Online documented code entry and candidate selection, with confirmation by click or Enter; its dictionary files loaded locally.

As of 2025, that tool included Noto Serif Tangut and Tangut Yinchuan Beta, whose glyph styles differ. Without a Tangut-capable font, the encoded text may appear as a missing-glyph box.