Ethiopic Syllable Ca Letter
ቸ is the Ethiopic syllable CA, encoded at Unicode U+1278.
U+1278
“ቸ” is an Ethiopic syllable letter used in Ethiopic scripts. On this page you can copy the character and use the correct Unicode escapes in web and app projects.
Ethiopic Syllable Ca Letter Meaning
ቸ (Unicode name: Ethiopic Syllable CA, U+1278) is a character in the Ethiopic writing system. In practice, Ethiopic syllables are used as building blocks for words and names, so this character commonly appears as part of larger sequences rather than alone. If you are typing or rendering Ethiopic text, you’ll typically need this exact code point to ensure the correct glyph appears. For developers, using the provided HTML entity and escape sequences helps avoid character-mismatch issues across browsers, fonts, and platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text for messages, posts, or documents
- •Typing Ethiopic syllables in word processors and chat apps
- •Rendering Ethiopic content on websites and dashboards
- •Using the correct Unicode code point in software and data feeds
- •Designing multilingual assets that include Ethiopic script
Examples
ቸ | Ethiopic Syllable CA (U+1278)
- ቸቸ እባክህ አንብብ
- ቸቸ ጽሑፍ ላይ ተጨምሯል
- ቸቸ ስም በመጻፍ ላይ
- ቸየቸ ፊደል ተለዋዋጭ አይደለም
- ቸቸ በUnicode U+1278
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1278 | |
| HTML Entity | ቸ | |
| HTML Code | ቸ | |
| CSS | \1278 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4728 | |
| Decimal | 4728 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Ca Letter (ቸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4728 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1278 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1278. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1278, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቸ 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 Ethiopic Syllable Ca letter mean?
ቸ (Unicode name: Ethiopic Syllable CA, U+1278) is a character in the Ethiopic writing system. In practice, Ethiopic syllables are used as building blocks for words and names, so this character commonly appears as part of larger sequences rather than alone. If you are typing or rendering Ethiopic text, you’ll typically need this exact code point to ensure the correct glyph appears. For developers, using the provided HTML entity and escape sequences helps avoid character-mismatch issues across browsers, fonts, and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ቸ?
The character ቸ is U+1278 (Unicode name: Ethiopic Syllable CA).
How can I include ቸ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ቸ
What are the escape sequences for ቸ in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1278. JavaScript escape: \\u{1278}.
Is ቸ safe to copy/paste across devices?
It should paste correctly as a Unicode character, but the glyph display depends on whether the installed fonts support Ethiopic script.