Cuneiform Sign Mush Over Mush Character
๐ถ (Cuneiform Sign MUSH Over MUSH) is a Unicode cuneiform character used for texts and typographic layouts.
U+12236
๐ถ is a cuneiform character identified by Unicode as โCUNEIFORM SIGN MUSH OVER MUSHโ. Itโs useful when you need accurate, standard Unicode text for cuneiform-style writing or design elements. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Cuneiform Sign Mush Over Mush Character Meaning
๐ถ is the Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN MUSH OVER MUSHโ (U+12236) in the Cuneiform block. As a cuneiform sign, it represents a specific stacked sign configuration: โmushโ placed over โmushโ. In practice, this character is used to reproduce texts, inscriptions, or scholarly transcriptions that require the exact sign shape and stacking. If your goal is faithful reproduction (e.g., digital epigraphy, database entries, or typography), using the exact Unicode code point is the most reliable way to ensure consistency across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- โขCopying and pasting accurate cuneiform text into documents or notes
- โขIncluding the exact sign in digital humanities datasets and transcriptions
- โขDesigning posters or educational materials featuring cuneiform symbols
- โขBuilding UI elements or icons that display cuneiform characters
- โขPublishing social media captions or blog content that reference cuneiform signs
Examples
๐ถ Cuneiform Sign MUSH Over MUSH
- ๐ถ๐ถ๐พ๐ cuneiform sample text
- ๐ถIn this transcription, the stacked sign appears as ๐ถ
- ๐ถUnicode U+12236: ๐ถ (CUNEIFORM SIGN MUSH OVER MUSH)
- ๐ถI used ๐ถ in the poster layout for the cuneiform lesson
- ๐ถTypecheck note: rendering of ๐ถ depends on the font installed
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12236 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒈶 | |
| HTML Code | 𒈶 | |
| CSS | \12236 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Mush Over Mush character mean?
๐ถ is the Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN MUSH OVER MUSHโ (U+12236) in the Cuneiform block. As a cuneiform sign, it represents a specific stacked sign configuration: โmushโ placed over โmushโ. In practice, this character is used to reproduce texts, inscriptions, or scholarly transcriptions that require the exact sign shape and stacking. If your goal is faithful reproduction (e.g., digital epigraphy, database entries, or typography), using the exact Unicode code point is the most reliable way to ensure consistency across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ถ?
๐ถ is U+12236.
How can I copy ๐ถ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒈶.
What are the recommended escapes for code (CSS/JavaScript)?
CSS escape: \\12236. JavaScript escape: \\u{12236}.
Why does ๐ถ sometimes look different on my device?
The character requires a font that supports the Cuneiform block; otherwise it may render with a fallback or not display as intended.