What 𘟧 means
It is a Tangut character, but its Unicode label is not its meaning. Unicode derives the label “Tangut Ideograph-187E7” from the code position; it is not a dictionary gloss. To establish what 𘟧 says, consult a Tangut dictionary or the passage around it.
The Tangut script was developed under imperial order in 1036 for Western Xia (also known as Xixia). It served government records, books, Buddhist translations, and inscriptions.
Tangut writing persisted after Western Xia fell in 1227; Buddhist pillars dated 1502 are among the latest known examples. The script's role shifted from official writing to a historical subject studied through surviving manuscripts, printed books, inscriptions, and digital fonts.
How is Tangut related to Chinese writing?
Tangut borrowed a Chinese-style writing model but kept its own signs. Tangut uses Chinese-like square forms and strokes, but its character inventory is distinct; Chinese characters do not decode 𘟧. Khitan and Jurchen are separate medieval scripts of Inner Asia, not alternate spellings or translations of this character.
In a Tangut or history discussion, 𘟧 fits the subject; in ordinary chat, identify it as historical Tangut writing.
Who writes 𘟧
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Questions people ask
2Why does 𘟧 show as a square?
Your current font probably lacks Tangut coverage. The character remains in the text, but the app cannot draw its shape; a font with Tangut support can display it.
Can a Chinese IME type 𘟧?
Not reliably. A standard Chinese IME may not include Tangut entries; use a Tangut-specific dictionary or lookup method instead.
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How to type or find 𘟧
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- 𘟧 meaning · Tangut script · Xixia script · Western Xia writing · Tangut dictionary · Tangut keyboard · Tangut IME · Tangut font
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
𘟧\187E7Codes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.