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Bengali Letter Ca Letter

চ is the Bengali Letter CA (U+099A), used to represent the /t͡ʃ/ sound in Bengali words.

U+099A

The symbol চ is a Bengali script character with a defined Unicode code point. It’s commonly needed for writing Bengali text in documents, web pages, and social posts. This page provides copy-friendly forms and reliable encoding information.

Bengali Letter Ca Letter Meaning

চ (Bengali Letter CA) is a character in the Bengali script, with Unicode code point U+099A. In Bengali writing, it represents a consonant sound commonly transcribed as /t͡ʃ/ (often described as “ch”). Like other consonant letters in Bengali, it typically forms part of syllables with dependent vowel signs or other vowel/consonant combinations in written words. You may encounter it in everyday Bengali vocabulary, names, and educational materials. When copying between systems or coding text, use the provided Unicode/escape forms to avoid missing glyphs or incorrect characters.

Common uses

  • •Copying Bengali text into emails, notes, or messaging apps
  • •Typing Bengali in web forms and CMS editors
  • •Using the character in typography mockups and font testing
  • •Writing or localizing UI strings for Bengali-language websites
  • •Representing the correct character in subtitles, captions, and documents

Examples

চ (Bengali Letter CA) Copy & Unicode Info

  • চচা
  • চচিঠি
  • চচকোলেট
  • চচন্দ্র
  • চচল

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+099A
HTML Entityচ
HTML Codeচ
CSS\099A
Alt CodeAlt + 2458
Decimal2458

How to type Bengali Letter Ca Letter (চ)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 2458 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 099A then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 099A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 099a, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy চ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.

FAQ

What does the Bengali Letter Ca letter mean?

চ (Bengali Letter CA) is a character in the Bengali script, with Unicode code point U+099A. In Bengali writing, it represents a consonant sound commonly transcribed as /t͡ʃ/ (often described as “ch”). Like other consonant letters in Bengali, it typically forms part of syllables with dependent vowel signs or other vowel/consonant combinations in written words. You may encounter it in everyday Bengali vocabulary, names, and educational materials. When copying between systems or coding text, use the provided Unicode/escape forms to avoid missing glyphs or incorrect characters.

What is the Unicode code point for চ?

The Unicode code point for চ (Bengali Letter CA) is U+099A.

How can I copy চ into HTML?

Use the HTML entity: চ.

What is the CSS escape for this character?

The CSS escape is \\099A.

How do I represent চ in JavaScript?

Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{099A}.