CJK Unified Ideographs Extension C Unicode Block

The Unicode block CJK Unified Ideographs Extension C is a section of the Unicode standard dedicated to accommodating additional characters used in the logographic writing systems of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Established to provide a more comprehensive representation of these languages, this block includes a vast array of ideographs that were historically significant or region-specific but not previously encoded in earlier Unicode extensions. This includes rare kanji used in historical Chinese and Japanese texts, as well as traditional characters that may have fallen out of regular use but remain important for certain specialized or academic purposes. The Extension C block ensures that even the most obscure or ancient characters are digitally accessible, supporting the preservation and study of East Asian literary and cultural heritage.

Introduced in Unicode version 5.2, CJK Unified Ideographs Extension C spans from U+2A700 to U+2B73F. This extension exemplifies the collaborative effort among linguists, typographers, and technologists to address the complex requirements of encoding the CJK characters that were not covered in prior allocations. The inclusion of these additional ideographs reflects ongoing advancements in digital linguistics and the global commitment to embracing linguistic diversity. By extending the character repertoire, Unicode facilitates a range of applications, from academic research and education to modern digital communication, ensuring that users across various sectors can access and utilize these characters with precision and accuracy.

View a range of fonts that support the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension C block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension C unicode block. Currently there are 4160 characters in this block.