What 𘜡 means
LFW 2303 glosses 𘜡 as “sudden.” It is the entry number in Li Fanwen’s Tangut dictionary.
Western Xia ruler Li Yuanhao introduced Tangut writing in 1036 for state building, Buddhist scripture, and distinction from Song China.
A manuscript from Khara-Khoto, dated to the 12th or early 13th century, contains Buddhist and secular texts. Tangut drew on Chinese writing but remained distinct, with historical links to Khitan and Jurchen scripts.
A historical character, not a clear casual reaction on its own.
Its dictionary gloss does not tell a recipient which reaction you intend.
Who writes 𘜡
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Questions people ask
1why does 𘜡 show as a box
A font gap. As of 2026, an app or device without Tangut font support may show a box or blank; a supporting font renders it.
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How to type or find 𘜡
- Also called
- LFW 2303
- Search it as
- Tangut · Xixia · Tangut script · Xixia script · 西夏文
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
𘜡\18721Codes and encoding1 code points
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