Ethiopic Syllable Qi Letter
ቂ is the Ethiopic syllable “Qi” (U+1242), used as a single character in Ethiopic writing.
U+1242
ቂ (Ethiopic Syllable Qi) is a character from the Ethiopic script. It’s commonly used when typing Ethiopic text that includes the “qi” syllable sound.
Ethiopic Syllable Qi Letter Meaning
ቂ is the Ethiopic syllable QI, represented by the Unicode code point U+1242. In Ethiopic script, each character typically corresponds to a syllable rather than an individual consonant or vowel. As a single character, ቂ can appear in words that require the “qi” syllable shape as part of the language’s standard orthography. For designers and developers, it behaves like other Unicode Ethiopic characters: you can copy it directly, or insert it using the provided escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript Unicode escape).
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Ethiopic text into documents and chat apps
- •Typing the “qi” syllable in language learning notes or glosses
- •Publishing multilingual content where Ethiopic characters must be preserved
- •Designing posters or UI elements that include Ethiopic script
- •Using Unicode escapes in code to reliably render the character
Examples
ቂ Ethiopic Syllable Qi (U+1242)
- ቂቂ በጻፍ ጽሑፍ
- ቂተጻፈ ቂ በትምህርት
- ቂይህ ቂ ነው
- ቂቂ በስርዓተ ፊደል
- ቂቂ ንጹህ ጽሑፍ ይፈልጋል
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1242 | |
| HTML Entity | ቂ | |
| HTML Code | ቂ | |
| CSS | \1242 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4674 | |
| Decimal | 4674 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Qi Letter (ቂ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4674 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1242 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1242. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1242, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ቂ 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 Qi letter mean?
ቂ is the Ethiopic syllable QI, represented by the Unicode code point U+1242. In Ethiopic script, each character typically corresponds to a syllable rather than an individual consonant or vowel. As a single character, ቂ can appear in words that require the “qi” syllable shape as part of the language’s standard orthography. For designers and developers, it behaves like other Unicode Ethiopic characters: you can copy it directly, or insert it using the provided escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript Unicode escape).
What is the Unicode code point for ቂ?
The Unicode code point for ቂ (Ethiopic Syllable Qi) is U+1242.
How can I copy ቂ reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ቂ (as provided for this symbol).
What CSS escape can I use for ቂ?
Use the CSS escape: \\1242.
How do I include ቂ in JavaScript strings?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{1242}.