Cyrillic Capital Letter Hard Sign Letter
Ъ is the Cyrillic capital letter hard sign, Unicode U+042A.
U+042A
The symbol Ъ is a Cyrillic capital letter used in languages that write with Cyrillic scripts. If you need a reliable copy/paste character, this page provides the exact Unicode and code escapes. It’s also useful for developers and designers working with Cyrillic text.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Hard Sign Letter Meaning
Ъ is the Cyrillic capital letter hard sign (Unicode: U+042A). In Cyrillic orthography, the hard sign is associated with a “hard” separation effect between certain consonants and following sounds, rather than representing a typical vowel-like letter. You’ll mainly encounter Ъ as a letter in words where the spelling requires this sign. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it’s important to copy the exact symbol rather than using visually similar characters from other scripts. For technical work, use the provided HTML entity and escapes to ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Ъ in Russian and other Cyrillic-based text where it appears in standard spelling
- •Labeling UI elements, badges, or headings that must preserve exact Cyrillic characters
- •Creating typography samples or font previews that include U+042A
- •Authoring documents and content where the hard sign letter must be typed exactly
- •Programming text strings that require correct Unicode for Cyrillic characters
Examples
Ъ — Cyrillic Capital Letter Hard Sign
- ЪСлово: Ъ
- ЪТон: Ъ в словах
- ЪЗнак Ъ — буква
- ЪПроверка ввода: Ъ
- ЪШрифт: пример Ъ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+042A | |
| HTML Entity | Ъ | |
| HTML Code | Ъ | |
| CSS | \042A |
FAQ
What does the Cyrillic Capital Letter Hard Sign letter mean?
Ъ is the Cyrillic capital letter hard sign (Unicode: U+042A). In Cyrillic orthography, the hard sign is associated with a “hard” separation effect between certain consonants and following sounds, rather than representing a typical vowel-like letter. You’ll mainly encounter Ъ as a letter in words where the spelling requires this sign. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it’s important to copy the exact symbol rather than using visually similar characters from other scripts. For technical work, use the provided HTML entity and escapes to ensure consistent rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for Ъ?
The Unicode code point for Ъ is U+042A.
How can I insert Ъ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ъ.
What escape can I use in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{042A} to represent Ъ in JavaScript.
Is Ъ the same as any Latin or other-script symbol?
No. Ъ is a specific Cyrillic capital letter hard sign character. For correct results, use the exact Unicode character.