Ethiopic Syllable Shu Letter
ሹ (Ethiopic Syllable Shu) is an Ethiopic script character encoded as U+1239.
U+1239
ሹ is the Ethiopic syllable “Shu” (Ethiopic Syllable SHU). This page helps you copy it reliably in documents, web code, and design tools. You’ll also find standard character escapes for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ethiopic Syllable Shu Letter Meaning
ሹ is an Ethiopic script syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHU” with Unicode code point U+1239. In practical writing and digital text, this character represents the syllable “shu” as part of Ethiopic script usage. Because it is a single, distinct Unicode character, it should be copied and pasted or inserted using the correct escapes when you’re building text strings in software. Use it anywhere you need the exact Ethiopic character—such as labels, forms, captions, typography samples, or multilingual content—without substituting similar-looking Latin or other script characters.
Common uses
- •Copying into multilingual text for documents or notes that use Ethiopic script
- •UI labels and headings where the exact Ethiopic syllable “shu” is required
- •Web development: inserting the character in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript strings
- •Typography and design mockups that need accurate Ethiopic glyph rendering
- •Social media captions or short posts that include Ethiopic script
Examples
ሹ Ethiopic Syllable Shu (U+1239)
- ሹሹ
- ሹሹ ሹ ሹ
- ሹመልዕክት ሹ
- ሹምሳሌ ሹ ያለው ጽሑፍ
- ሹስም ሹ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1239 | |
| HTML Entity | ሹ | |
| HTML Code | ሹ | |
| CSS | \1239 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4665 | |
| Decimal | 4665 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Shu Letter (ሹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4665 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1239 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1239. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1239, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ሹ 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 Shu letter mean?
ሹ is an Ethiopic script syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SHU” with Unicode code point U+1239. In practical writing and digital text, this character represents the syllable “shu” as part of Ethiopic script usage. Because it is a single, distinct Unicode character, it should be copied and pasted or inserted using the correct escapes when you’re building text strings in software. Use it anywhere you need the exact Ethiopic character—such as labels, forms, captions, typography samples, or multilingual content—without substituting similar-looking Latin or other script characters.
What is the Unicode code point for ሹ?
The Unicode code point for ሹ is U+1239.
How do I write ሹ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ሹ (as provided on this page).
How do I use ሹ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\1239.
How do I include ሹ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{1239}.