Hebrew Accent Zaqef Qatan Letter
֔ is the Hebrew accent zaqef qatan (U+0594), used as a vowel/chant mark in Hebrew texts.
U+0594
The symbol ֔ is known as Hebrew Accent Zaqef Qatan. It is a diacritic used in Hebrew to guide pronunciation and cantillation. This page helps you copy it correctly and use the proper Unicode forms.
Hebrew Accent Zaqef Qatan Letter Meaning
Hebrew Accent Zaqef Qatan (֔) is a cantillation and pronunciation mark used in Hebrew orthography. Like other Hebrew accents, it can affect how a reader chants or emphasizes a word, and it is used alongside vowel points and other cantillation marks in properly marked text. In plain writing, the character may be less common than base letters, but it becomes important in religious texts, annotated documents, linguistic materials, and typography work where accurate reproduction of accent placement is required. For digital use, it is represented by Unicode code point U+0594 (HTML entity ֔ and CSS/JS escapes).
Common uses
- •Copying properly accented Hebrew text for publishing and documentation
- •Adding cantillation marks in digital editions or study materials
- •Rendering Hebrew text accurately in typography and font testing
- •Preparing content for websites, e-books, and subtitles that preserve accents
- •Using the correct Unicode character in forms, transcription, and data entry
Examples
֔ Hebrew Accent Zaqef Qatan
- ֔הַתּוֹרָה֔
- ֔וַיְהִי־אֲמָרוֹת֔
- ֔שָׁלוֹם֔ לְכֻלְּם
- ֔דָּבָר֔ בְּדִקְדּוּק
- ֔שִׁיר֔ לַמְנַצֵּחַ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0594 | |
| HTML Entity | ֔ | |
| HTML Code | ֔ | |
| CSS | \0594 |
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Accent Zaqef Qatan letter mean?
Hebrew Accent Zaqef Qatan (֔) is a cantillation and pronunciation mark used in Hebrew orthography. Like other Hebrew accents, it can affect how a reader chants or emphasizes a word, and it is used alongside vowel points and other cantillation marks in properly marked text. In plain writing, the character may be less common than base letters, but it becomes important in religious texts, annotated documents, linguistic materials, and typography work where accurate reproduction of accent placement is required. For digital use, it is represented by Unicode code point U+0594 (HTML entity ֔ and CSS/JS escapes).
What is the Unicode code point for ֔?
֔ is U+0594 (HEBREW ACCENT ZAQEF QATAN).
How do I copy ֔ safely across devices?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ֔ if your platform supports HTML.
What escape sequences can I use in code?
CSS escape: \\0594. JavaScript escape: \\u{0594}.
Is ֔ a letter or a diacritic?
It is a diacritic/cantillation mark (an accent), not a standalone Hebrew letter.