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Ethiopic Syllable Qhi Letter

ቒ is the Ethiopic syllable “Qhi”, used in Ethiopic script text.

U+1252

The symbol ቒ is an Ethiopic character named “Ethiopic Syllable Qhi.” It’s useful for typing, copying, and rendering Ethiopic-script content accurately in web and app contexts. Below you’ll find practical copy options and the exact encoding details.

Ethiopic Syllable Qhi Letter Meaning

ቒ (U+1252) is the Unicode character “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QHI.” It belongs to the Ethiopic script block and is used as a syllable sign within Ethiopic writing systems. Like many Ethiopic characters, its meaning and pronunciation depend on the word and surrounding text rather than acting as a standalone symbol like punctuation or math operators. If you’re working with transliteration, localization, or fonts, using the correct code point (U+1252) ensures consistent rendering across browsers and platforms.

Common uses

  • •Copying and pasting Ethiopic script text in documents and chat
  • •Localizing UI or content that includes Ethiopic language syllables
  • •Typing accurate characters for linguistic notes and transliteration work
  • •Testing font coverage and glyph rendering for Ethiopic fonts
  • •Building searchable text strings that rely on exact Unicode characters

Examples

ቒ Ethiopic Syllable Qhi

  • ቒቒ ቃ ቄ ቅ
  • ቒይህ ቃል ቒ ይገኛል
  • ቒአዘጋጅ ቒ በጽሑፍ
  • ቒበሙከራ ውስጥ ቒ እጠቀማለሁ
  • ቒተጻፈ ቒ በስርዓት ውስጥ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+1252
HTML Entityቒ
HTML Codeቒ
CSS\1252
Alt CodeAlt + 4690
Decimal4690

How to type Ethiopic Syllable Qhi Letter (ቒ)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 4690 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1252 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1252. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 1252, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy ቒ 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 Qhi letter mean?

ቒ (U+1252) is the Unicode character “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QHI.” It belongs to the Ethiopic script block and is used as a syllable sign within Ethiopic writing systems. Like many Ethiopic characters, its meaning and pronunciation depend on the word and surrounding text rather than acting as a standalone symbol like punctuation or math operators. If you’re working with transliteration, localization, or fonts, using the correct code point (U+1252) ensures consistent rendering across browsers and platforms.

What is the Unicode code point for ቒ?

The Unicode code point for ቒ is U+1252.

How do I write ቒ in HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ቒ

How do I use ቒ in CSS?

You can use the CSS escape form: \\1252

How do I use ቒ in JavaScript?

In JavaScript, you can use: \\u{1252}