Khmer Independent Vowel Qe Letter
ឯ is the Khmer independent vowel QE (U+17AF), used as a standalone vowel in Khmer text.
U+17AF
ឯ (U+17AF) is a Khmer independent vowel. It appears in Khmer writing as a vowel character on its own, not as a combining mark. Use the copy methods below to insert it reliably in documents and code.
Khmer Independent Vowel Qe Letter Meaning
ឯ is the Khmer independent vowel QE (Unicode U+17AF). In Khmer text, an independent vowel character can appear as the start of a syllable, functioning as a vowel without needing to combine with a preceding consonant in the same way as dependent vowel forms. Because it’s a standard Unicode character, the safest way to use it is to copy the symbol directly or paste the official code point (U+17AF). The most practical way to “understand” it for everyday use is as a distinct Khmer vowel letter that should be treated like other Khmer letters: keep its Unicode integrity in fonts, search queries, and programming strings.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Khmer text in editors, forms, and messaging apps
- •Designing Khmer-capable UI labels and buttons where exact characters matter
- •Creating fonts, glyph test strings, and Unicode coverage checks
- •Writing or rendering Khmer sample text for localization and documentation
- •Programmatic use in websites and scripts via Unicode escapes
Examples
ឯ Khmer Independent Vowel QE
- ឯឯ
- ឯSample vowel: ឯ
- ឯUnicode test: U+17AF = ឯ
- ឯCopy/paste check: ឯ ឯ ឯ
- ឯKhmer label: ឯ (U+17AF)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17AF | |
| HTML Entity | ឯ | |
| HTML Code | ឯ | |
| CSS | \17AF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6063 | |
| Decimal | 6063 |
How to type Khmer Independent Vowel Qe Letter (ឯ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6063 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17AF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17AF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17af, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ឯ 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 Qe letter mean?
ឯ is the Khmer independent vowel QE (Unicode U+17AF). In Khmer text, an independent vowel character can appear as the start of a syllable, functioning as a vowel without needing to combine with a preceding consonant in the same way as dependent vowel forms. Because it’s a standard Unicode character, the safest way to use it is to copy the symbol directly or paste the official code point (U+17AF). The most practical way to “understand” it for everyday use is as a distinct Khmer vowel letter that should be treated like other Khmer letters: keep its Unicode integrity in fonts, search queries, and programming strings.
What is the Unicode code point for ឯ?
The symbol ឯ has Unicode code point U+17AF.
How can I copy ឯ reliably?
Copy the glyph directly (ឯ) or use the code point U+17AF via your editor. You can also use the provided escapes for code and HTML.
Is ឯ a standalone vowel or a combining mark?
ឯ is an independent vowel character in Khmer (KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QE), meant to stand on its own as a letter in Khmer writing.
What are the provided ways to insert it in different contexts?
Use the HTML entity (ឯ), CSS escape (\\17AF), or JavaScript escape (\\u{17AF}), or paste the character directly.