Khmer Letter Sha Letter
ឝ is the Khmer letter sha from Unicode U+179D, used in Khmer text.
U+179D
ឝ is a Khmer character used to write words in the Khmer script. It has a defined Unicode code point, making it reliable for digital text. Use the copy options below to paste it into your documents or web projects.
Khmer Letter Sha Letter Meaning
ឝ is the Unicode character “KHMER LETTER SHA” (U+179D). In Khmer writing, letters represent sounds and participate in forming syllables. While the exact pronunciation can depend on the surrounding letters and Khmer orthography, “sha” generally indicates a “sh” sound category in Khmer script. Because it’s a script letter rather than a symbol with a standalone icon meaning, its primary “meaning” is its role in forming Khmer words correctly. For accurate results, use the actual Unicode character (U+179D) rather than a similar-looking glyph from a different font or script.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Khmer text in documents and messaging
- •Using Khmer letters in language-learning materials
- •Designing Khmer typography samples for websites or print
- •Building accurate Khmer search indexes and text processing
- •Rendering Khmer UI labels or content in apps
Examples
ឝ Khmer Letter Sha (U+179D)
- ឝឝ កុសល
- ឝឝ បញ្ចូលអក្សរ
- ឝអានហើយសរសេរ: ឝ
- ឝឝ សម្រាប់អក្សរខ្មែរ
- ឝពិនិត្យអក្សរ U+179D: ឝ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+179D | |
| HTML Entity | ឝ | |
| HTML Code | ឝ | |
| CSS | \179D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6045 | |
| Decimal | 6045 |
How to type Khmer Letter Sha Letter (ឝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6045 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 179D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 179D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 179d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ឝ 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 Sha letter mean?
ឝ is the Unicode character “KHMER LETTER SHA” (U+179D). In Khmer writing, letters represent sounds and participate in forming syllables. While the exact pronunciation can depend on the surrounding letters and Khmer orthography, “sha” generally indicates a “sh” sound category in Khmer script. Because it’s a script letter rather than a symbol with a standalone icon meaning, its primary “meaning” is its role in forming Khmer words correctly. For accurate results, use the actual Unicode character (U+179D) rather than a similar-looking glyph from a different font or script.
What is the Unicode code point forឝ?
The Khmer letter sha is U+179D.
How can I copyឝ for use in HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ឝ
What CSS escape should I use for this character?
Use the CSS escape: \\179D
Will I see the correct glyph in my browser?
As long as you use the true Unicode character (U+179D) and your font supports Khmer, it should render correctly.