Khmer Letter Ro Letter
រ is the Khmer letter RO, Unicode U+179A, used as part of Khmer writing.
U+179A
រ is a Khmer script character known in Unicode as KHMER LETTER RO. It’s used in Khmer text and can be copied directly from this page. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it in writing, design, and code.
Khmer Letter Ro Letter Meaning
In Unicode, រ is named KHMER LETTER RO (U+179A). As a Khmer letter, it functions as a consonant within Khmer words and is used to build syllables according to Khmer orthography. Like many letters in abugida-style scripts, its sound and behavior depend on how it appears in context with other Khmer characters (such as vowels and diacritics). There is no single universal “standalone” English meaning for the character itself; instead, it contributes to the pronunciation and spelling of Khmer words. For accurate usage, rely on real Khmer text and orthographic context.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste into Khmer text, posts, and messages
- •Labeling names, places, or terms written in Khmer
- •Typography and font testing for Khmer character support
- •Programming content generation that needs the exact Unicode character
- •Design assets (stickers, posters, thumbnails) containing Khmer script
Examples
រ — Khmer Letter RO (U+179A)
- ររ សួស្តី
- ររ ឯង
- រក្រុម រ
- ររ ភ្នំពេញ
- រអក្សរ រ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+179A | |
| HTML Entity | រ | |
| HTML Code | រ | |
| CSS | \179A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6042 | |
| Decimal | 6042 |
How to type Khmer Letter Ro Letter (រ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6042 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 179A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 179A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 179a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy រ 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 Ro letter mean?
In Unicode, រ is named KHMER LETTER RO (U+179A). As a Khmer letter, it functions as a consonant within Khmer words and is used to build syllables according to Khmer orthography. Like many letters in abugida-style scripts, its sound and behavior depend on how it appears in context with other Khmer characters (such as vowels and diacritics). There is no single universal “standalone” English meaning for the character itself; instead, it contributes to the pronunciation and spelling of Khmer words. For accurate usage, rely on real Khmer text and orthographic context.
What is the Unicode code point for រ?
The Khmer letter RO is U+179A.
How can I type or insert រ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: រ
How do I represent រ in CSS?
CSS escape: \179A
How do I represent រ in JavaScript?
JavaScript escape: \u{179A}