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Halfwidth Hangul Letter A Letter

ᅡ (Halfwidth Hangul Letter A, U+FFC2) is a Unicode character used in halfwidth Hangul contexts.

U+FFC2

This symbol is named Halfwidth Hangul Letter A. It appears in the Unicode fullwidth/halfwidth Hangul block and has a specific code point. Use the copy formats below to insert it reliably in apps, documents, and web content.

Halfwidth Hangul Letter A Letter Meaning

ᅡ is the Unicode character “HALFWIDTH HANGUL LETTER A” with code point U+FFC2 (HTML entity ᅡ and CSS escape \\FFC2). It represents the Hangul letter A in a halfwidth-style form, which is primarily relevant when working with text encoding, legacy fonts, or systems that distinguish halfwidth and fullwidth forms. In everyday writing, you usually won’t need halfwidth Hangul letters, but they can matter for compatibility, specialized typography, or reproducing text that originated from halfwidth Hangul environments.

Common uses

  • Replacing or matching halfwidth Hangul A in legacy text conversions
  • Testing font/renderer support for halfwidth Hangul characters
  • Maintaining consistency in data exports that preserve halfwidth forms
  • Creating UI samples for character width and alignment behavior
  • Copying exact characters in multilingual documents or QA notes

Examples

ᅡ Halfwidth Hangul Letter A

  • ᅡ should appear as a halfwidth Hangul A character in this sample.
  • When converting encodings, verify that ᅡ stays unchanged.
  • Font test: compare how ᅡ renders at different sizes.
  • QA note: the string contains ᅡ at position 12.
  • Use ᅡ to reproduce the original halfwidth Hangul text.

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+FFC2
HTML Entityᅡ
HTML Codeᅡ
CSS\FFC2

FAQ

What does the Halfwidth Hangul Letter A letter mean?

ᅡ is the Unicode character “HALFWIDTH HANGUL LETTER A” with code point U+FFC2 (HTML entity ᅡ and CSS escape \\FFC2). It represents the Hangul letter A in a halfwidth-style form, which is primarily relevant when working with text encoding, legacy fonts, or systems that distinguish halfwidth and fullwidth forms. In everyday writing, you usually won’t need halfwidth Hangul letters, but they can matter for compatibility, specialized typography, or reproducing text that originated from halfwidth Hangul environments.

What is the Unicode code point for ᅡ?

ᅡ is U+FFC2 (HALFWIDTH HANGUL LETTER A).

How do I copy ᅡ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity ᅡ or paste the character directly.

What CSS escape can I use for this character?

Use the CSS escape \\FFC2.

Does ᅡ have the same meaning as the regular Hangul letter A?

The underlying letter concept is Hangul A, but ᅡ specifically denotes the halfwidth-style form used in halfwidth Hangul contexts.