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 |
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}.