Khmer Independent Vowel Qu Letter
ឧ (U+17A7) is the Khmer independent vowel QU character used in Khmer text.
U+17A7
ឧ is a Khmer script character known as the independent vowel QU. It has its own Unicode code point, so you can reliably copy it across devices. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it and how to represent it in common formats.
Khmer Independent Vowel Qu Letter Meaning
ឧ is the Khmer independent vowel QU (Unicode U+17A7). As an independent vowel form, it is used in Khmer writing as a standalone vowel character, rather than as a dependent vowel attached to another consonant. In practice, it appears in Khmer words and may also be encountered when transcribing Khmer text accurately for documents, signage, and digital content. When you copy the character, ensure you keep the exact Unicode code point so the shape and behavior match the correct Khmer letter in fonts and browsers.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Khmer text in social posts and messaging
- •Typing Khmer content for documents, subtitles, and captions
- •Correctly rendering Khmer UI labels and headings in apps
- •Using the character in typography tests and Khmer font previews
- •Including Khmer script in web pages using Unicode-safe text
Examples
ឧ — Khmer Independent Vowel QU
- ឧឧសភា
- ឧឧត្តម
- ឧឧទាហរណ៍
- ឧឧកញ៉ា
- ឧឧទ្ទិស
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17A7 | |
| HTML Entity | ឧ | |
| HTML Code | ឧ | |
| CSS | \17A7 |
FAQ
What does the Khmer Independent Vowel Qu letter mean?
ឧ is the Khmer independent vowel QU (Unicode U+17A7). As an independent vowel form, it is used in Khmer writing as a standalone vowel character, rather than as a dependent vowel attached to another consonant. In practice, it appears in Khmer words and may also be encountered when transcribing Khmer text accurately for documents, signage, and digital content. When you copy the character, ensure you keep the exact Unicode code point so the shape and behavior match the correct Khmer letter in fonts and browsers.
What Unicode character is “ឧ”?
“ឧ” is KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QU with Unicode code point U+17A7.
How can I copy “ឧ” for use on the web?
Copy the character directly (ឧ). For code, you can also use the Unicode escape \\\\u{17A7} or the HTML entity ឧ.
What’s the best way to represent it in HTML?
Use the HTML entity form: ឧ (as provided for U+17A7).
Is “ឧ” an independent vowel or a dependent vowel?
It is an independent vowel form (KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QU), not a dependent vowel mark.