Hangul Choseong Yeorinhieuh Letter
ᅙ is a Hangul choseong character used as an initial consonant in Korean syllable construction.
U+1159
ᅙ (U+1159) is a Hangul choseong, meaning it functions as an initial consonant component in Korean syllables. If you’re typing or designing with Korean text, this character can be inserted directly or combined within a syllable. Below you’ll find copy options and the correct Unicode escapes for software use.
Hangul Choseong Yeorinhieuh Letter Meaning
ᅙ is named “HANGUL CHOSEONG YEORINHIEUH” and has the Unicode code point U+1159. In Hangul, choseong characters are used as initial consonants (leading consonant components) when forming complete syllables. You’ll typically see this letter as part of a larger Hangul syllable sequence rather than standing alone in normal Korean orthography. As a standalone character, it’s useful for typography, font testing, and precise Unicode work such as scripting, string processing, or generating specific Hangul Jamo sequences.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Hangul choseong character for Korean typography or UI text
- •Testing font rendering of Hangul Jamo code points in design tools
- •Generating specific Hangul Jamo sequences in scripts and automated text creation
- •Debugging or normalizing Unicode strings that include Hangul choseong characters
- •Preparing accurate labels, annotations, or examples in educational or linguistic content
Examples
ᅙ Hangul Choseong Yeo rin hieuh
- ᅙᅙ
- ᅙHangul Jamo: ᅙ
- ᅙUnicode test (U+1159): ᅙ
- ᅙChoseong sequence: ᅙ + vowels
- ᅙCopy this character: ᅙ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1159 | |
| HTML Entity | ᅙ | |
| HTML Code | ᅙ | |
| CSS | \1159 |
FAQ
What does the Hangul Choseong Yeorinhieuh letter mean?
ᅙ is named “HANGUL CHOSEONG YEORINHIEUH” and has the Unicode code point U+1159. In Hangul, choseong characters are used as initial consonants (leading consonant components) when forming complete syllables. You’ll typically see this letter as part of a larger Hangul syllable sequence rather than standing alone in normal Korean orthography. As a standalone character, it’s useful for typography, font testing, and precise Unicode work such as scripting, string processing, or generating specific Hangul Jamo sequences.
What is ᅙ (U+1159)?
ᅙ is the Hangul choseong character named “HANGUL CHOSEONG YEORINHIEUH”, with Unicode code point U+1159.
Can I use ᅙ by itself, or is it part of a syllable?
It’s primarily used as an initial consonant component in constructing Hangul syllables, but you can still use it standalone for precise Unicode/Jamo work.
How do I copy ᅙ into code safely?
Use the provided escapes, such as JavaScript \\u{1159} or CSS \\1159, to ensure the character is inserted correctly.
Where can I find the official Unicode name and code point?
The symbol is “HANGUL CHOSEONG YEORINHIEUH” and its Unicode code point is U+1159.