Bengali Sandhi Mark Letter
৾ is the Bengali Sandhi Mark, used as a writing sign in Bengali orthography.
U+09FE
৾ (U+09FE) is known as the Bengali Sandhi Mark. It appears in Bengali text as part of how words connect or change in pronunciation/spelling conventions. Use the copy options below for quick insertion in documents and code.
Bengali Sandhi Mark Letter Meaning
৾ is the Unicode character named “Bengali Sandhi Mark” (U+09FE). It is a Bengali-script mark used in writing conventions that relate to how adjacent parts of words may join or be represented in text. In practice, you’ll typically encounter it when working with Bengali typography, properly encoded legacy content, or transcription where sandhi-related marks must be preserved. If you are copying from a source text, keeping this exact character (rather than using a visually similar one) helps ensure correct spelling representation and more consistent rendering across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying or preserving sandhi-related marks when digitizing Bengali text
- •Typography and layout work where exact Unicode characters must be retained
- •Creating educational material that demonstrates Bengali orthography accurately
- •Rendering Bengali text correctly in publishing workflows (InDesign/LaTeX/word processors)
- •Debugging or correcting character encoding issues involving Bengali signs
Examples
৾ Bengali Sandhi Mark (U+09FE)
- ৾Example text with ৾ in a sandhi context: ৾
- ৾Preserve the mark in transcription: ৾
- ৾Bengali typography sample containing ৾: ৾
- ৾Type-setting test string including ৾: ৾
- ৾Copy/paste verification for U+09FE: ৾
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+09FE | |
| HTML Entity | ৾ | |
| HTML Code | ৾ | |
| CSS | \09FE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2558 | |
| Decimal | 2558 |
How to type Bengali Sandhi Mark Letter (৾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2558 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 09FE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 09FE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 09fe, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ৾ 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 Sandhi Mark letter mean?
৾ is the Unicode character named “Bengali Sandhi Mark” (U+09FE). It is a Bengali-script mark used in writing conventions that relate to how adjacent parts of words may join or be represented in text. In practice, you’ll typically encounter it when working with Bengali typography, properly encoded legacy content, or transcription where sandhi-related marks must be preserved. If you are copying from a source text, keeping this exact character (rather than using a visually similar one) helps ensure correct spelling representation and more consistent rendering across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ৾?
The Bengali Sandhi Mark is U+09FE.
How can I copy ৾ for use in documents?
Copy the character directly from this page (৾). For web or programming contexts, use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Is ৾ the same as any common Bengali diacritics?
No. ৾ is a specific Unicode character (Bengali Sandhi Mark, U+09FE). Use the exact character to preserve sandhi-related writing conventions.
Which escape sequences can I use in code?
HTML decimal is ৾ and CSS escape is \\09FE. JavaScript escape can be written as \\u{09FE}.