Khmer Letter Do Letter
ឌ is the Khmer letter DO used as a core character in Khmer writing.
U+178C
ឌ (Khmer letter DO) is a standalone character from the Khmer script. It has a single Unicode code point, making it reliable for copy/paste and text processing. Use it when you need accurate Khmer spelling or typography.
Khmer Letter Do Letter Meaning
ឌ is “KHMER LETTER DO” (Unicode U+178C). As a Khmer letter, it represents the sound category associated with the letter DO in written Khmer. In Khmer text, letters like ឌ are typically combined with other Khmer characters (such as vowels, signs, or additional consonants) to form syllables. When using the character digitally, the most important detail is the exact code point U+178C—this ensures the correct glyph appears in Khmer-capable fonts. The symbol may look different depending on the font, but its meaning as a Khmer consonant letter remains the same.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Khmer words that include the letter DO
- •Linguistic and language content labeling (e.g., writing systems references)
- •Designing Khmer text in graphic tools or UI mockups
- •Creating subtitles, signage text, or captions in Khmer
- •Developing software that stores or renders Khmer characters correctly
Examples
ឌ Khmer Letter DO (U+178C)
- ឌឌ
- ឌឌូ
- ឌឌី
- ឌអឌ
- ឌឌាន
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+178C | |
| HTML Entity | ឌ | |
| HTML Code | ឌ | |
| CSS | \178C |
FAQ
What does the Khmer Letter Do letter mean?
ឌ is “KHMER LETTER DO” (Unicode U+178C). As a Khmer letter, it represents the sound category associated with the letter DO in written Khmer. In Khmer text, letters like ឌ are typically combined with other Khmer characters (such as vowels, signs, or additional consonants) to form syllables. When using the character digitally, the most important detail is the exact code point U+178C—this ensures the correct glyph appears in Khmer-capable fonts. The symbol may look different depending on the font, but its meaning as a Khmer consonant letter remains the same.
What is the Unicode code point for ឌ?
ឌ is U+178C (KHMER LETTER DO).
How can I copy ឌ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ឌ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this character?
CSS escape: \\178C. JavaScript escape: \\u{178C}.
Will this character display correctly on all devices?
It will display correctly if a Khmer-capable font is available; otherwise it may fall back to a different glyph or appear blank.