What 𗰬 means
𗰬 is a Tangut character; its Unicode name is not a translation. Unicode derives Tangut character names from code points, so the name identifies an inventory entry. To find the Tangut word or reading, use a Tangut dictionary or the surrounding text.
The Tangut script was created under Western Xia’s first emperor about 1036 to write the Tangut language. It served government, law, Buddhist translations, and other texts. Writing continued after the state fell; the latest datable Tangut materials known as of 2025 are two Buddhist pillars erected in 1502.
The script’s square forms were modeled on Chinese writing, but Tangut is a distinct script. A possible influence from the neighboring Khitan script, used by the Khitan people, remains debated.
What does 𗰬 mean when someone sends it?
Alone, 𗰬 tells you which character arrived, not why it was sent. Ask whether it is quoted text, a dictionary example, or a font test.
Who writes 𗰬
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Questions people ask
2Is 𗰬 a Chinese character?
No. Tangut is a separate script used to write the Tangut language. Its square forms resemble Chinese writing, but this character belongs to Tangut.
Why does 𗰬 appear as a box?
Usually the font lacks Tangut glyph coverage. Use a font that contains Tangut characters, and make sure the app can use that font.
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How to type or find 𗰬
- Search it as
- Tangut · Xixia · Western Xia · Tangut script · Tangut font · 17C2C
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
𗰬\17C2C17C2C. Keystrokes depend on your system.𗰬.\u{17C2C}.Codes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.