ISO 15924 script code: Nshu

Technical information about ISO 15924 script code Nshu

Technical information about the script code Nshu can be found below.

ISO code

Nshu

ISO numeric code

499

Name

Official

Nüshu

Common

Nushu

Nüshu is a unique script developed by and for women in Jiangyong County, Hunan, China, to communicate discreetly. Unlike standard Chinese writing, it's phonetic and primarily used for the local Chinese dialect. While it's not a standard font on many computers, it is supported through Unicode. Its exact origins remain mysterious, but it dates back centuries and has been passed down through generations.

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