Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-fa50 Letter
祖 is a CJK compatibility ideograph character (U+FA50) used in text and font compatibility contexts.
U+FA50
祖 is a single CJK compatibility ideograph identified by Unicode code point U+FA50. On this page you can copy it and use it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-fa50 Letter Meaning
祖 is classified as a “CJK compatibility ideograph” in Unicode (code point U+FA50). Characters in this block are typically included to support compatibility with older encodings, fonts, or rendering expectations for East Asian scripts. Because it is a compatibility character, its practical meaning usually depends on the text and the system or font being used, rather than on a single universal definition. If you see it in legacy content, documents, or web pages, copying it via the provided escapes can help preserve the original character precisely across platforms.
Common uses
- •Preserving legacy East Asian text when copying from older documents or encodings.
- •Matching exact characters for typography or font-rendering comparisons.
- •Debugging or validating Unicode strings that contain compatibility ideographs.
- •Using the exact character in HTML/CSS/JS where encoding must be precise.
- •Maintaining visual consistency in names, labels, or identifiers taken from legacy sources.
Examples
祖 CJK Compatibility Ideograph-Fa50
- 祖Original: 祖 — copied as-is.
- 祖Character test: 祖 in a sample string.
- 祖Legacy text: 祖 appears in older content.
- 祖Validation: verify U+FA50 equals 祖.
- 祖Display check: 祖 under different fonts.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FA50 | |
| HTML Entity | 祖 | |
| HTML Code | 祖 | |
| CSS | \FA50 |
FAQ
What does the Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-fa50 letter mean?
祖 is classified as a “CJK compatibility ideograph” in Unicode (code point U+FA50). Characters in this block are typically included to support compatibility with older encodings, fonts, or rendering expectations for East Asian scripts. Because it is a compatibility character, its practical meaning usually depends on the text and the system or font being used, rather than on a single universal definition. If you see it in legacy content, documents, or web pages, copying it via the provided escapes can help preserve the original character precisely across platforms.
What Unicode character is 祖?
祖 is the Unicode character named “CJK COMPATIBILITY IDEOGRAPH-FA50” with code point U+FA50.
How can I copy 祖 exactly in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 祖.
How do I use 祖 in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\FA50.
How do I reference 祖 in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{FA50}.