Khmer Letter Po Letter
Khmer letter po (ព) is a Unicode character used in writing Khmer words.
U+1796
“ព” is the Khmer letter po. You can copy it directly for use in Khmer text, fonts, or UI mockups. It’s encoded in Unicode as U+1796.
Khmer Letter Po Letter Meaning
“ព” is the Khmer letter PO with the Unicode name “KHMER LETTER PO” and code point U+1796. As a letter, it contributes sound and spelling within Khmer words rather than acting like a punctuation mark or emoji. Its appearance is typically determined by the Khmer font in use, so the shape may vary slightly between typefaces while the underlying character remains the same. If you’re building content systems, preserving the exact Unicode character ensures correct rendering, searching, and consistent copy/paste behavior across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Khmer text in documents and messaging apps
- •Designing Khmer-language labels, posters, and signage
- •Building UI text content (buttons, headings, and forms) that include Khmer letters
- •Preparing subtitles or captions where exact Unicode characters matter
- •Testing font support for Khmer scripts in web or app interfaces
Examples
ព Khmer Letter Po (U+1796)
- ពពេល
- ពភាសា
- ពពួកគេ
- ពព្រះ
- ពពិនិត្យ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1796 | |
| HTML Entity | ព | |
| HTML Code | ព | |
| CSS | \1796 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6038 | |
| Decimal | 6038 |
How to type Khmer Letter Po Letter (ព)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6038 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1796 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1796. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1796, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ព 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 Letter Po letter mean?
“ព” is the Khmer letter PO with the Unicode name “KHMER LETTER PO” and code point U+1796. As a letter, it contributes sound and spelling within Khmer words rather than acting like a punctuation mark or emoji. Its appearance is typically determined by the Khmer font in use, so the shape may vary slightly between typefaces while the underlying character remains the same. If you’re building content systems, preserving the exact Unicode character ensures correct rendering, searching, and consistent copy/paste behavior across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ព?
The Unicode code point for “ព” is U+1796 (Unicode name: KHMER LETTER PO).
How can I copy and paste “ព” into my work?
Copy the character “ព” from this page, then paste it into your document, design tool, or code editor. For web development, use the provided HTML entity or escapes.
What HTML entity and code escapes are available for this character?
HTML entity: ព CSS escape: \\1796 JavaScript escape: \\u{1796}.
Will the letter look different in different apps or fonts?
Yes. The character is the same Unicode value, but its visual appearance depends on the Khmer font installed and the renderer used.