Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze With Descender Letter
Ҙ (U+0498) is a Cyrillic capital letter used in some Cyrillic alphabets and proper writing systems.
U+0498
Ҙ is a Cyrillic capital letter with a distinctive descender. It has the Unicode code point U+0498 and can be copied directly or inserted using common escape formats. This page helps you use Ҙ reliably in text, web pages, and code.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze With Descender Letter Meaning
Ҙ (Unicode U+0498) is officially named “CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER ZE WITH DESCENDER.” As a Cyrillic letter, it belongs to the Cyrillic script and is used as a distinct character in writing systems that require this specific uppercase form. You may encounter it in names, orthographies, or documents that use extended Cyrillic letters beyond the basic Russian set. Because it’s a standalone Unicode character (not a combination of existing letters), it’s best to copy it directly or use the provided code point/escape forms to ensure consistent rendering across devices and platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying correct Cyrillic uppercase forms in documents
- •Writing names and titles that require this specific letter
- •Labeling or displaying text in custom Cyrillic-based type and UI
- •Adding the character to content management systems and forms
- •Using the exact Unicode character in web development and data files
Examples
Ҙ Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze with Descender (U+0498)
- ҘҘәуләт
- ҘҘанис
- ҘҘор Ҙул
- ҘҘавыд
- ҘПрофессор Ҙ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0498 | |
| HTML Entity | Ҙ | |
| HTML Code | Ҙ | |
| CSS | \0498 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1176 | |
| Decimal | 1176 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze With Descender Letter (Ҙ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1176 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0498 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0498. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0498, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ҙ 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 Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze With Descender letter mean?
Ҙ (Unicode U+0498) is officially named “CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER ZE WITH DESCENDER.” As a Cyrillic letter, it belongs to the Cyrillic script and is used as a distinct character in writing systems that require this specific uppercase form. You may encounter it in names, orthographies, or documents that use extended Cyrillic letters beyond the basic Russian set. Because it’s a standalone Unicode character (not a combination of existing letters), it’s best to copy it directly or use the provided code point/escape forms to ensure consistent rendering across devices and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for Ҙ?
Ҙ has the Unicode code point U+0498.
How can I insert Ҙ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ҙ.
How do I write Ҙ in CSS or other escape-based formats?
The CSS escape for Ҙ is: \\0498.
How do I insert Ҙ in JavaScript?
You can use the Unicode escape: \\u{0498}.