Khmer Digit Nine Letter
The Khmer digit nine (៩) is the numeric character used to represent 9 in Khmer script.
U+17E9
This page helps you copy and use the Khmer digit nine, ៩. It’s encoded in Unicode as U+17E9, so it works in modern apps and fonts that support Khmer.
Khmer Digit Nine Letter Meaning
“៩” is the Khmer writing system’s digit for the number nine. Like other Khmer digits, it represents the value 9 when used in Khmer-number contexts such as dates, counters, page or item numbering, and general numeric text. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (U+17E9), it should be used instead of Latin “9” when you want text to look native in Khmer script. It can be mixed with other digits in Khmer number strings and will render correctly anywhere Unicode Khmer characters are supported.
Common uses
- •Typing or formatting Khmer numbers in documents and spreadsheets
- •Creating labels, forms, and signage that use Khmer script numerals
- •Displaying dates or counts in Khmer-language user interfaces
- •Designing posters or social media text that needs native numeral styling
- •Programmatically generating Khmer-number strings for localization
Examples
៩ Khmer Digit Nine
- ៩ថ្ងៃនេះមាន ៩ នាក់
- ៩ជំពូកទី ៩
- ៩ទំព័រ ៩
- ៩ថ្ងៃទី ៩ ខែ ១០
- ៩បញ្ជីលេខ ៩
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17E9 | |
| HTML Entity | ៩ | |
| HTML Code | ៩ | |
| CSS | \17E9 |
FAQ
What does the Khmer Digit Nine letter mean?
“៩” is the Khmer writing system’s digit for the number nine. Like other Khmer digits, it represents the value 9 when used in Khmer-number contexts such as dates, counters, page or item numbering, and general numeric text. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (U+17E9), it should be used instead of Latin “9” when you want text to look native in Khmer script. It can be mixed with other digits in Khmer number strings and will render correctly anywhere Unicode Khmer characters are supported.
Is “៩” the same as the Latin number 9?
No. “៩” is the Khmer digit nine (Unicode U+17E9). Latin “9” is a different character.
What is the Unicode code point for Khmer digit nine?
The Unicode code point is U+17E9.
How can I copy this character for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly (៩) or use the HTML entity: ៩.
Why doesn’t it display correctly on my device?
Some fonts or systems may not support Khmer digits. Try using a Unicode-capable font that supports Khmer (and ensure the text is saved/encoded in Unicode).