Linear B Ideogram B161 Character
๐ฉ is the Linear B Ideogram B161 character, encoded at U+100A9.
U+100A9
๐ฉ is a character from the Linear B script system used for writing Mycenaean Greek. This page helps you copy it reliably and find the correct Unicode and code points for web and app use.
Linear B Ideogram B161 Character Meaning
๐ฉ is named โLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B161โ in Unicode and has the code point U+100A9 (HTML entity: 𐂩). As part of the Linear B set, it is an ideogram rather than a standard alphabetic letter. In practical terms for users, the important information is that it is a specific, named symbol that can be embedded in text, included in fonts that support Linear B, and referenced reliably via Unicode escapes. Its exact historical reading depends on scholarly context and editions of Linear B, but the symbol is primarily used when representing Linear B text faithfully in digital materials.
Common uses
- โขLinguistics and epigraphy projects that reproduce Linear B character inventories
- โขScholarly drafts, labels, and character charts for Linear B ideograms
- โขAcademic or museum-style digital exhibits using accurate Unicode characters
- โขTypography and font testing for the Linear B block
- โขCoding reference strings for Unicode/encoding demonstrations
Examples
๐ฉ Linear B Ideogram B161
- ๐ฉ๐ฉ
- ๐ฉLinear B: ๐ฉ (B161)
- ๐ฉUnicode U+100A9: ๐ฉ
- ๐ฉIdeogram list entry: ๐ฉ
- ๐ฉTest string: ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100A9 | |
| HTML Entity | 𐂩 | |
| HTML Code | 𐂩 | |
| CSS | \100A9 |
FAQ
What does the Linear B Ideogram B161 character mean?
๐ฉ is named โLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B161โ in Unicode and has the code point U+100A9 (HTML entity: 𐂩). As part of the Linear B set, it is an ideogram rather than a standard alphabetic letter. In practical terms for users, the important information is that it is a specific, named symbol that can be embedded in text, included in fonts that support Linear B, and referenced reliably via Unicode escapes. Its exact historical reading depends on scholarly context and editions of Linear B, but the symbol is primarily used when representing Linear B text faithfully in digital materials.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ฉ?
๐ฉ is U+100A9 (Unicode name: LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B161).
How do I copy ๐ฉ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 𐂩.
What escaping formats are available for developers?
CSS escape: \\100A9 and JavaScript escape: \\u{100A9}.
Why does ๐ฉ sometimes show as a blank box?
Some fonts and environments donโt support the Linear B block. Use a font that includes U+100A9 and ensure your platform supports it.