Khmer Independent Vowel Ryy Letter
ឬ is the Khmer Independent Vowel RYY, used as a standalone vowel character in Khmer writing.
U+17AC
The character ឬ belongs to the Khmer script and has its own independent-vowel form. Use this page to copy the symbol and access its Unicode details for web and app development.
Khmer Independent Vowel Ryy Letter Meaning
ឬ (Unicode U+17AC) is the Khmer independent vowel known as “RYY” in Unicode. Independent vowels are used as standalone vowel characters, unlike forms that depend on other letters to take effect. In Khmer text, this character may appear when the language requires a vowel to be represented directly at the start of a syllable or in contexts where an independent vowel form is appropriate. For designers and developers, the most important point is using the correct Unicode character so fonts and rendering behave consistently across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Khmer text for social media posts or chat messages
- •Displaying Khmer vowels correctly in websites, forms, and UI labels
- •Using the exact Unicode character in content management systems
- •Typography and language QA for Khmer scripts in design reviews
- •Preparing Khmer strings for localization testing in software
Examples
ឬ Khmer Independent Vowel RYY
- ឬឬ
- ឬអក្សរ ឬ ក្នុងអត្ថបទខ្មែរ
- ឬសូមសរសេរ ឬ ឲ្យត្រឹមត្រូវ
- ឬឬ ជាអក្សរប៊ូតុងក្នុងចំណងជើង
- ឬពិនិត្យការបង្ហាញរបស់ ឬ នៅលើទូរស័ព្ទ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17AC | |
| HTML Entity | ឬ | |
| HTML Code | ឬ | |
| CSS | \17AC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6060 | |
| Decimal | 6060 |
How to type Khmer Independent Vowel Ryy Letter (ឬ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6060 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17AC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17AC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17ac, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ឬ 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 Ryy letter mean?
ឬ (Unicode U+17AC) is the Khmer independent vowel known as “RYY” in Unicode. Independent vowels are used as standalone vowel characters, unlike forms that depend on other letters to take effect. In Khmer text, this character may appear when the language requires a vowel to be represented directly at the start of a syllable or in contexts where an independent vowel form is appropriate. For designers and developers, the most important point is using the correct Unicode character so fonts and rendering behave consistently across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ឬ?
The Unicode code point for ឬ is U+17AC.
How do I type or insert ឬ in HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: ឬ or insert the character directly if your editor supports Khmer text.
What is the CSS escape for this character?
The CSS escape is \\17AC.
Does this character change meaning depending on context?
As an independent vowel, it functions as a standalone vowel character in Khmer writing; correct rendering depends on using the exact Unicode character and an appropriate Khmer-capable font.