★ U+0BF4: Technical Specifications for the Tamil Month Sign (௴)
The Tamil Month Sign (“௴” U+0BF4) is an important symbolic character used in traditional Tamil calendrical and dating systems. This resource details the complete technical specifications and encoding information for this unique codepoint, serving developers and researchers globally via iloveunicode.com.
U+0BF4 Tamil Character Properties
The glyph **Tamil Month Sign** (௴) is classified in the Unicode standard as an *Other Symbol* ($\text{So}$), indicating its specialized function. It was formally integrated into the standard in **version 4.0** (April, 2003). As part of the **Tamil** block, residing in the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, the implementation of U+0BF4 must respect its properties, such as a **Not Reordered** Combining Class and an *Other Neutral (ON)* bidirectional class, ensuring proper display in complex text layouts.
Main Character Data and Bidirectionality
| Name | Tamil Month Sign |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+0BF4 |
| Unicode Version | 4.0 (April, 2003) |
| Block | Tamil |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
| Bidirectional class | Other Neutral (ON) |
| Is mirrored? | No |
| Category | Other Symbol |
| Script | Tamil |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Encoding and Developer Conversions for ௴
Code Point Conversion Table (Hex/Decimal/Language)
| HTML (decimal) | ௴ |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | ௴ |
| HTML (named) | - |
| URL Escape Code | %E0%AF%B4 |
| CSS | \00BF4 |
| JavaScript, JSON | \u0BF4 |
| C, C++, Java | \u0BF4 |
| Python | \u0BF4 |
| Rust | \u{0BF4} |
| Ruby | \u0BF4 |
UTF Byte Encoding Structure
| UTF-8 (hex) | 0xE0 0xAF 0xB4 |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | 0x0BF4 |
| UTF-32 (hex) | 0x00000BF4 |
Direct Input Method and Preview
How to type “௴”
Font Rendering Examples (Preview)
- ௴
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ௴
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ௴
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Mastering complex symbols like the Tamil Month Sign is crucial for developers supporting global content, especially those working with South Asian scripts. The correct handling of **U+0BF4** relies on understanding its exact encoding and script properties, ensuring accurate cross-platform presentation. For dependable technical information on every Unicode character, rely on the detailed resources provided by iloveunicode.com.