Ethiopic Syllable Che Letter
ጭ is the Ethiopic syllable che, Unicode U+132D, used in Ethiopic script text and typing.
U+132D
The symbol ጭ is an Ethiopic syllable called “che.” It’s encoded in Unicode as U+132D, so it’s safe to copy across modern apps and browsers. Below you’ll find practical ways to use and insert it, plus related Ethiopic characters.
Ethiopic Syllable Che Letter Meaning
ጭ (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE CHE, U+132D) is a character from the Ethiopic script family. As a syllabic character, it represents a spoken syllable used in written Ethiopic languages that employ this script. Like other Ethiopic syllables, it is typically combined with other Ethiopic characters to form words and phrases. If you’re adding Ethiopic text in design, publishing, or software, the most important “meaning” is the correct character identity: copying the exact glyph ensures the word is spelled correctly and renders as intended.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Ethiopic text in documents or chat
- •Entering Ethiopic script in a browser search box or form
- •Web design and UI text that includes Ethiopic characters
- •Software localization and content that must match Unicode exactly
- •Typography, signage, and editorial layouts using Ethiopic script
Examples
ጭ Ethiopic syllable che
- ጭጭ ጭ ጭ
- ጭየምሳ ጭ
- ጭጭ ገብስ እባክህ
- ጭጭ እንቁላል ላይ
- ጭዛሬ ጭ ተጻፈ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+132D | |
| HTML Entity | ጭ | |
| HTML Code | ጭ | |
| CSS | \132D |
FAQ
What Unicode character is ጭ?
ጭ is ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE CHE with Unicode code point U+132D.
How can I copy ጭ reliably for use in websites or code?
Copy the character directly (ጭ). For programmatic insertion, use HTML entity ጭ or the CSS/JS escapes provided on this page (CSS: \\132D, JS: \\u{132D}).
What does the HTML entity and escapes mean?
They are different ways to represent the same Unicode character so it renders correctly across environments (HTML: ጭ, CSS: \\132D, JavaScript: \\u{132D}).
Why does ጭ not look the same in every app?
The character is the same, but fonts may differ. If it doesn’t display properly, try a font that supports Ethiopic script.