Ethiopic Syllable Shi Letter
ሺ (Ethiopic Syllable Shi) is an Ethiopic script character used to write “shi” in Ethiopic languages.
U+123A
ሺ is the Ethiopic syllable “shi” character in the Ethiopic Unicode block. It’s commonly used in written Ethiopic text and is useful for language-focused UI, documentation, and typography. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Ethiopic Syllable Shi Letter Meaning
The character “ሺ” is known in Unicode as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHI (code point U+123A). As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents the syllable “shi” as used in Ethiopic writing systems. You’ll encounter it in Ethiopic language content such as words, names, and instructional or educational materials. For developers and designers, the key practical value is correct encoding: use the Unicode code point U+123A to ensure the symbol renders properly across fonts and platforms that support Ethiopic script.
Common uses
- •Writing or proofreading Ethiopic text that includes the “shi” syllable
- •Creating multilingual labels, signage, and UI text for Ethiopic-language users
- •Typing names, places, or terms that contain the “shi” syllable
- •Linguistics and education materials focusing on Ethiopic script characters
- •Designing typography samples or test strings for Ethiopic font support
Examples
ሺ Ethiopic Syllable Shi (U+123A)
- ሺሺ እባክዎ ይጻፉ
- ሺዛሬ ሺ ተማርሁ
- ሺስም ሺ ነው
- ሺትክክለኛ ሺ ይፈልጉ
- ሺሺ ውስጥ ያለ ቃል
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+123A | |
| HTML Entity | ሺ | |
| HTML Code | ሺ | |
| CSS | \123A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4666 | |
| Decimal | 4666 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Shi Letter (ሺ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4666 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 123A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 123A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 123a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሺ 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 Shi letter mean?
The character “ሺ” is known in Unicode as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHI (code point U+123A). As an Ethiopic syllable, it represents the syllable “shi” as used in Ethiopic writing systems. You’ll encounter it in Ethiopic language content such as words, names, and instructional or educational materials. For developers and designers, the key practical value is correct encoding: use the Unicode code point U+123A to ensure the symbol renders properly across fonts and platforms that support Ethiopic script.
What is the Unicode code point for ሺ?
The symbol ሺ is ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHI and its Unicode code point is U+123A.
How do I copy ሺ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ሺ
How do I include ሺ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\123A
How do I type ሺ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{123A}