Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-f991 Letter
撚 is a CJK compatibility ideograph identified by Unicode code point U+F991.
U+F991
撚 is a Unicode CJK compatibility ideograph with code point U+F991. It’s typically used when working with text that relies on Unicode compatibility forms. Use the copy options below for quick insertion in documents and code.
Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-f991 Letter Meaning
撚 is named “CJK COMPATIBILITY IDEOGRAPH-F991” in Unicode and belongs to the CJK (Chinese/Japanese) writing systems category. Compatibility ideographs are code points provided to support older standards, legacy encodings, or text conversions that map between equivalent characters across different sets. The exact visual form depends on the font you use, but the Unicode identity stays the same: U+F991 (HTML entity: 撚, CSS escape: \\F991, JavaScript escape: \\u{F991}). In practice, you’ll encounter this symbol while dealing with East Asian text normalization, database imports, or rendering compatibility.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for legacy East Asian text that specifically requires Unicode code point U+F991
- •Display or render compatibility forms in web pages where exact code point matching matters
- •Testing fonts and glyph coverage for CJK compatibility ideographs
- •Maintaining data integrity when importing/exporting Unicode text in databases
- •Debugging encoding/normalization issues involving CJK compatibility characters
Examples
撚 CJK Compatibility Ideograph-F991
- 撚Paste: 撚 into your document to keep the exact character
- 撚Web UI test string: 撚
- 撚Database sample value: abc 撚 def
- 撚Debug log snippet: received=U+F991 撚
- 撚Font preview checklist: 撚 (CJK compatibility ideograph)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+F991 | |
| HTML Entity | 撚 | |
| HTML Code | 撚 | |
| CSS | \F991 |
FAQ
What does the Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-f991 letter mean?
撚 is named “CJK COMPATIBILITY IDEOGRAPH-F991” in Unicode and belongs to the CJK (Chinese/Japanese) writing systems category. Compatibility ideographs are code points provided to support older standards, legacy encodings, or text conversions that map between equivalent characters across different sets. The exact visual form depends on the font you use, but the Unicode identity stays the same: U+F991 (HTML entity: 撚, CSS escape: \\F991, JavaScript escape: \\u{F991}). In practice, you’ll encounter this symbol while dealing with East Asian text normalization, database imports, or rendering compatibility.
What is the Unicode code point for 撚?
撚 is U+F991 (Unicode name: CJK COMPATIBILITY IDEOGRAPH-F991).
How do I copy 撚 into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 撚 or copy the character directly.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this character?
CSS escape: \\F991. JavaScript escape: \\u{F991}.
Why does it show differently or as a missing glyph sometimes?
The appearance depends on the font installed. If a font lacks the glyph for U+F991, you may see a fallback symbol or missing-glyph box.