Tangut Character 1828A

It is a Tangut character whose word meaning needs a dictionary.

An index to Li Fanwen's Tangut dictionary points to entry IX 0052 and gives a reconstructed reading written zji [źji]. That notation is a scholarly pronunciation estimate, not a translation of the word.

Around 1036, Western Xia emperor Li Yuanhao introduced Tangut writing as part of building a state with its own government and Buddhist texts. Copies from Khara-Khoto in Inner Mongolia probably date to the 12th or early 13th century, showing its use in book culture.

After Western Xia fell, Tangut writing continued into the Yuan and Ming periods before becoming obsolete. Its public and religious roles gave way to scholarly study. Chinese writing influenced Tangut's visual and compositional principles; scholars also compare it with the distinct Khitan scripts, another historical writing system of East Asia. These are script-level connections, not a translation of 𘊊.

How do I type 𘊊?

Use an input method made for Tangut.

The input code depends on the method and scheme. The Unicode inventory name is a label, not an input code.

Why does 𘊊 show as a box?

Your app needs a font with Tangut coverage.

Different Tangut fonts can draw the same character with different stroke styling; that changes its appearance, not its identity.

As of 2026, some mobile apps still fail to display Tangut text that a desktop with suitable fonts can show. If it appears as a box, check the app's font support.