Khmer Independent Vowel Qau Letter
ឳ (U+17B3) is a Khmer independent vowel letter used in writing the Khmer language.
U+17B3
ឳ is a Khmer independent vowel called Qau. It has its own Unicode character and can be copied directly for Khmer text. This page helps you identify the symbol and use it correctly in documents, web, and apps.
Khmer Independent Vowel Qau Letter Meaning
ឳ (Unicode U+17B3) is the Khmer independent vowel Qau. In Khmer writing, independent vowels are characters that can stand on their own (rather than being dependent signs attached to consonants). The exact spelling and sound value depend on the Khmer word where it appears, so the practical way to “use” it is to copy the correct character from reliable text sources or Unicode-aware tools. When formatting or searching Khmer text, using the single Unicode character U+17B3 (rather than similar-looking symbols) helps ensure correct rendering and matching across fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Khmer text that includes the Qau independent vowel
- •Typing Khmer content in Unicode-capable editors and mobile keyboards
- •Labeling or proofreading Khmer words in documents and study materials
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, and social media posts in Khmer
- •Using in web or app text with proper Unicode encoding (UTF-8)
Examples
ឳ Khmer Independent Vowel Qau (U+17B3)
- ឳឳ សម្រាប់អក្សរខ្មែរ
- ឳអក្សរនេះមានតួអក្សរឌឳ
- ឳសរសេរពាក្យខ្មែរដែលមាន ឳ
- ឳពិនិត្យអក្ខរាវិរុទ្ធ: ឳ
- ឳការប្រើអក្សរ ឳ នៅក្នុងអត្ថបទ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17B3 | |
| HTML Entity | ឳ | |
| HTML Code | ឳ | |
| CSS | \17B3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6067 | |
| Decimal | 6067 |
How to type Khmer Independent Vowel Qau Letter (ឳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6067 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17B3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17B3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17b3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ឳ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Khmer Independent Vowel Qau letter mean?
ឳ (Unicode U+17B3) is the Khmer independent vowel Qau. In Khmer writing, independent vowels are characters that can stand on their own (rather than being dependent signs attached to consonants). The exact spelling and sound value depend on the Khmer word where it appears, so the practical way to “use” it is to copy the correct character from reliable text sources or Unicode-aware tools. When formatting or searching Khmer text, using the single Unicode character U+17B3 (rather than similar-looking symbols) helps ensure correct rendering and matching across fonts and systems.
What Unicode character is ឳ?
ឳ is U+17B3, named “KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QAU”.
How can I copy ឳ for use in a website or code?
Use the literal character “ឳ” or the escapes: CSS \\17B3 or JavaScript \\u{17B3} (UTF-8/Unicode recommended).
Does ឳ change meaning depending on the font?
The character’s identity is the same (U+17B3). A font may change the visual appearance, but the Unicode character remains the same.
What’s the best way to ensure correct rendering?
Use Unicode text (UTF-8) and a Khmer-capable font. Avoid replacing it with similar-looking characters from other scripts.