What 𗶘 means
It means “shame” or “disgrace” in Tangut.
Why was Tangut writing created?
It helped establish a Tangut state and support Buddhist texts. In 1036, Li Yuanhao ordered its creation to support a Tangut state identity and a Buddhist canon—a collection of Buddhist scriptures—in Tangut.
Tangut writing remained in use after the Western Xia (Xixia) state fell. A Tangut manuscript from Khara-Khoto, dated to the 12th or early 13th century, contains translated Chinese material. Tangut texts also include law, classics, and literature; the last known Tangut inscription dates to 1502.
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Questions people ask
1Is 𗶘 a Chinese character?
No. It belongs to the Tangut script, a distinct historical writing system used for the Tangut language.
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