Khmer Independent Vowel Quk Letter
ឨ is the Khmer Independent Vowel Quk character (U+17A8).
U+17A8
ឨ is a Khmer vowel character used in written Khmer. This page helps you copy it correctly and understand the key Unicode details for text, fonts, and web use.
Khmer Independent Vowel Quk Letter Meaning
ឨ (Unicode U+17A8) is named “KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QUK.” It is an independent vowel sign in the Khmer script, meaning it can stand as a vowel element without attaching to a consonant in the same way dependent vowel marks do. In practice, you’ll encounter it as part of Khmer spelling where specific vowel sounds are represented. When typing, ensure your font supports Khmer and that your text encoding is Unicode. This character is primarily relevant for accurate Khmer writing, typography, and any application that must display Khmer text reliably.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Khmer vowel character for Khmer text entry and proofreading
- •Using in typography or layout designs that require accurate Khmer script characters
- •Entering Khmer names, words, or labels in forms and databases
- •Creating multilingual web content where Unicode character support matters
- •Building test strings for font and rendering QA involving Khmer vowels
Examples
ឨ Khmer Independent Vowel Quk
- ឨឨ ឧទាហរណ៍
- ឨសូមសរសេរ ឨ ក្នុងអត្ថបទខ្មែរ
- ឨឨ U+17A8 ត្រូវបានគេស្គាល់ជាខ្មែរ
- ឨពិនិត្យការបង្ហាញ អក្សរ ឨ នៅលើទូរស័ព្ទ
- ឨCopy: ឨ កុំឲ្យមានកំហុសអក្សរ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17A8 | |
| HTML Entity | ឨ | |
| HTML Code | ឨ | |
| CSS | \17A8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6056 | |
| Decimal | 6056 |
How to type Khmer Independent Vowel Quk Letter (ឨ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6056 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17A8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17A8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17a8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ឨ 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 Quk letter mean?
ឨ (Unicode U+17A8) is named “KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QUK.” It is an independent vowel sign in the Khmer script, meaning it can stand as a vowel element without attaching to a consonant in the same way dependent vowel marks do. In practice, you’ll encounter it as part of Khmer spelling where specific vowel sounds are represented. When typing, ensure your font supports Khmer and that your text encoding is Unicode. This character is primarily relevant for accurate Khmer writing, typography, and any application that must display Khmer text reliably.
What is the Unicode code point for ឨ?
The Unicode code point for ឨ is U+17A8.
How can I copy ឨ reliably in different apps?
Copy the character directly from this page (ឨ). For code or HTML, you can also use the entity ឨ or the Unicode form U+17A8.
Do I need a special font to display ឨ correctly?
Yes, your font must support the Khmer block. If the font doesn’t include Khmer characters, you may see missing glyph boxes.
What name does Unicode use for this character?
Unicode names it “KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QUK.”