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Tangut

Tangut

9.9
A writing system used for the Tangut language with unique characters
  • noun
  • /ˈtæŋɡʌt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : escritura tángut
  • The Tangut writing system is known for its complex and unique characters.

Examples

  • Scholars have spent years trying to decipher the Tangut script found in ancient manuscripts.

  • A rare stone inscription in Tangut was discovered at the archaeological site.

  • The ancient Tangut script is fascinating.

  • Many scholars study Tangut characters.

  • Scholars have spent years trying to decipher the Tangut script found in ancient manuscripts.

  • The Tangut writing system is known for its complex and unique characters.

  • A rare stone inscription in Tangut was discovered at the archaeological site.

Surface Forms

Tangut singular
Tanguts plural

Etymology

Tangut for the writing system takes its name from the people who used it. So Tangut now means the special written characters made for their language, and a 'Tangut' script is the unique writing of that ancient people.