Hangul Jungseong Filler Letter
ᅠ is the Hangul Jungseong Filler (U+1160), used as a placeholder in Korean Hangul text handling and layout.
U+1160
ᅠ is the Hangul Jungseong Filler character in Unicode. It is primarily used as a structural or placeholder code point for Hangul-related text processing. You can copy it for spacing, normalization, or to ensure consistent rendering in Hangul workflows.
Hangul Jungseong Filler Letter Meaning
Hangul Jungseong Filler (ᅠ) is a Unicode character with code point U+1160. As a “filler,” it’s not meant to convey a standalone vowel sound like ordinary Hangul jamo; instead, it can act as a placeholder within Hangul syllable construction and related text operations. In practice, developers and content creators may encounter it when normalizing strings, preserving text structure, or filling a missing component during Hangul composition. It can also be used for careful visual alignment in certain fonts or UI elements where Hangul jamo spacing matters.
Common uses
- •Acting as a placeholder during Hangul composition or decomposition workflows.
- •Providing consistent string structure when a vowel (jungseong) position must be filled.
- •Testing or debugging font rendering for Hangul jamo and related spacing behavior.
- •Using as a subtle placeholder in UI layouts that expect Hangul jamo positions.
- •Text normalization and compatibility handling in systems that process Hangul text at the jamo level.
Examples
ᅠ Hangul Jungseong Filler
- ᅠInitial text: ᅠ then continue with other Hangul jamo
- ᅠPlaceholder slot: [ᅠ] used while assembling a syllable
- ᅠDebug string: ᅠU+1160 in a font test note
- ᅠCompose preview: ᅠ + next component in your script
- ᅠLayout spacer: put ᅠ between two UI elements for alignment
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1160 | |
| HTML Entity | ᅠ | |
| HTML Code | ᅠ | |
| CSS | \1160 |
FAQ
What is ᅠ and what does its Unicode name mean?
ᅠ is “HANGUL JUNGSEONG FILLER” (U+1160). It’s a filler character used in Hangul jamo contexts as a structural placeholder rather than a typical standalone sound.
How do I copy ᅠ for use in text or code?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the escapes shown: CSS \\1160 or JavaScript \\u{1160}, and HTML entity ᅠ.
Will ᅠ always display visibly?
Its appearance depends on the font and rendering environment. In some cases it may look like a blank or subtle mark because it’s designed as a filler/placeholder character.
When would I use it instead of a normal space character?
Use ᅠ when your application expects a Hangul jamo-position filler (for normalization, composition/decomposition, or jamo-level formatting), not just a generic visual space.