Ethiopic Syllable Shee Letter
The Ethiopic syllable “ሼ” (U+123C), used for writing in the Ethiopic script.
U+123C
“ሼ” is an Ethiopic script character known as the Ethiopian Syllable Shee. You can copy it directly from this page or use the provided code-point escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ethiopic Syllable Shee Letter Meaning
ሼ is the character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHEE” with the Unicode code point U+123C. As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents a sound unit used in written Amharic and other Ethiopic-script languages and orthographies. Depending on the word it appears in, it contributes to how syllables are formed and read, similar to how other syllables function as basic building blocks in abugida writing systems. When using this character in digital text, make sure your fonts and systems support the Ethiopic block so the glyph displays correctly.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Ethiopic-script text in documents and notes
- •Creating labels, headings, or content that uses Ethiopian syllables
- •Programming strings that include Ethiopic characters (UI text, data, templates)
- •Transliteration or transcription work where exact syllable characters matter
- •Designing multilingual graphics and social posts requiring Ethiopic text
Examples
ሼ Ethiopic Syllable Shee (U+123C)
- ሼሼ ሀሎ ማስታወሻ
- ሼእባክህ ሼ ተጻፍ
- ሼዛሬ ሼ ያለበት ቃል
- ሼለመጠቀም ሼ ቅዳ
- ሼጽሑፍ: ሼ (U+123C)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+123C | |
| HTML Entity | ሼ | |
| HTML Code | ሼ | |
| CSS | \123C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4668 | |
| Decimal | 4668 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Shee Letter (ሼ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4668 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 123C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 123C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 123c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሼ 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 Shee letter mean?
ሼ is the character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHEE” with the Unicode code point U+123C. As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents a sound unit used in written Amharic and other Ethiopic-script languages and orthographies. Depending on the word it appears in, it contributes to how syllables are formed and read, similar to how other syllables function as basic building blocks in abugida writing systems. When using this character in digital text, make sure your fonts and systems support the Ethiopic block so the glyph displays correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for ሼ?
The Ethiopic Syllable Shee “ሼ” has Unicode code point U+123C.
How can I type or display ሼ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ሼ.
What JavaScript escape can I use for ሼ?
You can use: \\u{123C}.
Why does ሼ sometimes show as a blank box?
Most often it’s a font or rendering support issue—ensure your font and environment support the Ethiopic block.