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Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-fac0 Letter

變 is a CJK compatibility ideograph identified by Unicode code point U+FAC0.

U+FAC0

變 is a CJK Compatibility Ideograph from the Unicode “CJK (Chinese/Japanese)” block. Compatibility ideographs are included for legacy or compatibility mapping. Use this character when you specifically need U+FAC0 in text or markup.

Cjk Compatibility Ideograph-fac0 Letter Meaning

變 is Unicode character “CJK COMPATIBILITY IDEOGRAPH-FAC0” with code point U+FAC0. As a “compatibility ideograph,” it belongs to a set of characters provided to support historical encodings and compatibility mappings rather than being a distinct, widely used character in everyday modern writing. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter it when working with legacy text data, specialized fonts, or Unicode-aware systems that preserve exact code points. For general Japanese/Chinese writing, prefer the standard, modern characters if you know the intended glyph; for exact interoperability, use this specific code point.

Common uses

  • Preserving legacy CJK text exactly as stored (round-trip editing without changing code points)
  • Ensuring consistent Unicode output in scripts, logs, or database exports that reference U+FAC0
  • Displaying or testing font/rendering behavior for the specific CJK compatibility ideograph
  • Using precise Unicode escapes in code and templates where direct copy/paste may be unreliable
  • Matching or verifying character data during text normalization or compatibility checks

Examples

變 CJK Compatibility Ideograph (U+FAC0)

  • Legacy sample: 變
  • Code point check: U+FAC0 → 變
  • Template output: 變 appears here
  • Font test string: 變變變
  • Stored value contains 變

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+FAC0
HTML Entity變
HTML Code變
CSS\FAC0

FAQ

What does 變 mean?

變 is a Unicode “CJK Compatibility Ideograph” identified as U+FAC0. It’s primarily used for compatibility/legacy interoperability rather than everyday typing meaning.

What is the Unicode code point for this symbol?

The Unicode code point is U+FAC0.

How can I copy 變 reliably in code?

Use the provided escapes: CSS \\FAC0 or JavaScript \\u{FAC0}, or the HTML entity 變 depending on your environment.

Why does 變 sometimes look like a blank box?

Rendering depends on font support. If your font doesn’t include the glyph for U+FAC0, your system may show a missing-glyph placeholder.