Tangut character 𗱤

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Pronunciation entry uses a scholar’s reconstruction of how the historical language sounded; support differs by tool.

What does 𗱤 mean?

𗱤 means “to store” or “put away” in Tangut.

A Tangut–Chinese dictionary, which pairs Tangut words with Chinese glosses, gives 貯 as the Chinese equivalent for the Tangut word for “store.” 貯 translates the word; it is not another spelling of 𗱤.

The Tangut script was ordered in 1036 by Tangut emperor Li Yuanhao for government, Buddhist translation into Tangut, and a distinct identity from neighboring Song China. Its surviving texts include Buddhist, Confucian, military, legal, and literary works. A document from 1070/1071 may be the earliest known dated Tangut writing. A manuscript from the 12th or early 13th century and an inscription dated 1502 show later script use, not this character’s first appearance.

Someone sent me 𗱤—what am I looking at?

It points to a Tangut word in a historical writing system.

Inside a translated Tangut sentence, it means “store” or “put away.” If it arrives alone in a modern chat, ask for the surrounding text or a translation rather than guessing at the sender’s intent.