What 𘟂 means
It is the Tangut copula for “is” or “to be.”
A copula is a linking word: here, 𘟂 links a subject to what it is. Its reading is reconstructed as *ŋwu²: a nasal like the end of “sing,” followed by a brief w-like glide and “oo” as in “food”; the superscript 2 marks the reconstructed tone.
Western Xia’s ruler ordered the script’s creation in 1036 for state administration and cultural identity beside Song China. Its documented use spans 1036–1502, including official records and Buddhist translations. Its square design drew on Chinese writing principles; neighboring Khitan rulers also commissioned a state script. Tangut nevertheless records a different language in a distinct script.
How do I type 𘟂?
Use a Tangut input method and load its dictionary.
Tangut IME Online, a browser tool, offers component and four-corner schemes. As of 2026, it starts without a built-in dictionary, so load one before expecting coded candidates.
Why does 𘟂 show as a box?
The app or font probably lacks Tangut support.
As of 2026, Tangut IME Online’s developer warned that some mobile apps may fail to display Tangut text even when the character data remains present. A Tangut-capable font can display it, though fonts may draw the strokes differently.
A grammatical word in historical Tangut text, not a stand-alone symbol.
Chinese-influenced square forms do not make 𘟂 Chinese writing.
Who writes 𘟂
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Questions people ask
1Is 𘟂 an emoji?
No. It is a written character from the Tangut script.
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How to type or find 𘟂
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- Tangut copula · Tangut for is · Tangut ngwu · Xixia script · Tangut IME Online
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