What 𗸹 means
It is a Tangut character; its Unicode label is not a translation.
The Unicode name is generated from the character's script and code point. It identifies the glyph but does not tell you its Tangut reading or meaning.
Tangut is a separate script from Chinese, though it drew on Chinese writing principles. A font without Tangut coverage can show a box; historical sources also preserve variant glyph shapes.
Why was Tangut writing created?
It was developed for the Western Xia state and Tangut language.
The court ordered Tangut writing created around 1036 under Li Yuanhao, Western Xia's first emperor. It helped distinguish the state from Song China and supported Buddhist translation, including a Tangut Buddhist Canon—a collection of Buddhist scriptures.
Tangut writing also followed the example of neighboring Khitan writing. It remained in use for Buddhist, administrative, and translated texts during the Yuan and Ming; after its rediscovery in the late 19th century, it became a subject of modern scholarship.
Specialist and historical; it fits discussion of Tangut writing, texts, or language.
A Chinese-looking glyph is not automatically Chinese: Tangut is a separate script.
Who writes 𗸹
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What it means when someone sends it to you
3 readingsA reference to Tangut writing or history; the intended message needs context.
Questions people ask
3Is 𗸹 Chinese?
No. It is a Tangut character. Tangut writing borrowed some Chinese principles, but it is a separate script for a different language.
Why is 𗸹 a box?
The font may lack Tangut coverage. Historical sources also show variant glyph shapes, so the character's appearance can differ across fonts and texts.
Can I type 𗸹 with a normal keyboard?
Usually not directly. Specialist Tangut input tools may offer code entry, handwriting recognition, or English reverse lookup; their methods vary.
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- Also called
- Tangut character · Xixia character
- Search it as
- tangut · xixia · tangut glyph · tangut font · tangut ime · tangut input
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
𗸹\17E39Codes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.