Hangul Choseong Ieung-tikeut Letter
ᅂ is a Hangul choseong jamo used as a Korean consonant component in syllable composition.
U+1142
ᅂ is a Hangul choseong (initial consonant) jamo used in Korean writing systems. It has a specific Unicode identity, so it’s useful when you’re working with text normalization or accurate Korean typography. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML escapes in code.
Hangul Choseong Ieung-tikeut Letter Meaning
ᅂ is the Hangul choseong “Ieung-tikeut” (initial consonant jamo). In Korean Hangul, choseong characters are building blocks used to form complete syllable blocks. Depending on the surrounding jamo, it contributes an initial consonant sound within a syllable. On its own, it’s mainly encountered in contexts like Unicode-level text handling, font and rendering work, and data that stores Hangul components separately rather than precomposed syllables. When composing syllables, it’s important to place it in the correct order so that Hangul syllable construction produces the intended result.
Common uses
- •Typing or inserting Korean Hangul jamo components in precise Unicode text workflows
- •Debugging text rendering issues related to Hangul choseong characters in web or mobile apps
- •Storing or processing Hangul at the jamo level (instead of precomposed syllables) in databases
- •Creating custom fonts or testing glyph coverage for Hangul initial consonants
- •Linguistic labeling or annotation where Hangul components need to be shown explicitly
Examples
ᅂ Hangul Choseong Ieung-Tikeut
- ᅂᅂ
- ᅂᅂᅡᆨ
- ᅂᅂᅵ
- ᅂᅂ-ᅡ
- ᅂInitial jamo: ᅂ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1142 | |
| HTML Entity | ᅂ | |
| HTML Code | ᅂ | |
| CSS | \1142 |
FAQ
What does the Hangul Choseong Ieung-tikeut letter mean?
ᅂ is the Hangul choseong “Ieung-tikeut” (initial consonant jamo). In Korean Hangul, choseong characters are building blocks used to form complete syllable blocks. Depending on the surrounding jamo, it contributes an initial consonant sound within a syllable. On its own, it’s mainly encountered in contexts like Unicode-level text handling, font and rendering work, and data that stores Hangul components separately rather than precomposed syllables. When composing syllables, it’s important to place it in the correct order so that Hangul syllable construction produces the intended result.
What is ᅂ in Unicode?
ᅂ is the Hangul choseong “Ieung-tikeut” with Unicode code point U+1142.
How can I copy and paste ᅂ on my device?
Copy the character directly from this page (ᅂ) and paste it into your editor, browser, or app that supports Hangul jamo.
What is the HTML entity and CSS escape for ᅂ?
HTML entity: ᅂ. CSS escape: \\1142.
How do I reference ᅂ in JavaScript?
Use JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{1142}.