Cyrillic Small Letter Tse Letter
ц is the Cyrillic small letter Tse (Unicode U+0446), used in various Cyrillic-based languages and text.
U+0446
ц is a lowercase Cyrillic character known in Unicode as CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER TSE. It’s commonly needed when writing or copying Russian and other Cyrillic text accurately. Use the provided copy options and codepoint escapes for reliable results across tools.
Cyrillic Small Letter Tse Letter Meaning
The character ц is the Unicode “CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER TSE” at code point U+0446. It is a standard Cyrillic lowercase letter used as part of spelling in languages that employ the Cyrillic alphabet, most notably Russian. In everyday writing it functions as a normal letter—appearing in words rather than acting as a symbol, emoji, or punctuation mark. When working with digital text, ц is often required for correct encoding/typography and for matching exact strings in search, forms, usernames, or identifiers. If you’re generating text via code, using the provided escapes helps avoid character substitution.
Common uses
- •Writing and proofreading Russian (and other Cyrillic) text that contains “ц”.
- •Entering correct Cyrillic characters in usernames, tags, and form fields.
- •Localizing software UI strings and validating text in Cyrillic-aware systems.
- •Copy/pasting for school, documents, and multilingual content workflows.
- •Using it in search queries where exact character matching matters.
Examples
ц (Cyrillic Small Letter Tse) Copy & Info
- цулица
- ццена
- ццвет
- цконцерт
- цптица
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0446 | |
| HTML Entity | ц | |
| HTML Code | ц | |
| CSS | \0446 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1094 | |
| Decimal | 1094 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Tse Letter (ц)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1094 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0446 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0446. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0446, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ц 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 Small Letter Tse letter mean?
The character ц is the Unicode “CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER TSE” at code point U+0446. It is a standard Cyrillic lowercase letter used as part of spelling in languages that employ the Cyrillic alphabet, most notably Russian. In everyday writing it functions as a normal letter—appearing in words rather than acting as a symbol, emoji, or punctuation mark. When working with digital text, ц is often required for correct encoding/typography and for matching exact strings in search, forms, usernames, or identifiers. If you’re generating text via code, using the provided escapes helps avoid character substitution.
What Unicode character is ц?
ц is CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER TSE, with Unicode code point U+0446.
How do I copy ц reliably in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ц.
What are the escape sequences for ц in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \0446. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \u{0446}.
Is ц a punctuation mark or a special symbol?
No—ц is a standard lowercase Cyrillic letter used in words. It’s not punctuation or an emoji.