Khmer Letter Vo Letter
“វ” is the Khmer letter Vo (U+179C), used in writing the Khmer language.
U+179C
“វ” is a Khmer script letter known as Khmer Letter Vo. It has the Unicode codepoint U+179C and can be copied directly or inserted using standard character escapes. Below are practical ways to use it in text, design, and code.
Khmer Letter Vo Letter Meaning
“វ” is the Khmer letter called Vo (Unicode U+179C). Like other Khmer letters, it functions as a basic component of Khmer spelling and pronunciation. In real Khmer text, the exact sound and how it behaves can depend on surrounding letters and Khmer orthographic rules (for example, combinations and placement within syllables). This page focuses on the character itself—its Unicode identity and how to reliably copy or generate it in tools and code—rather than assigning a single fixed “meaning” independent of context. If you are authoring Khmer text, ensure your font and input method support Khmer.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Khmer text in documents and messaging
- •Designing Khmer titles, labels, or UI text for Khmer audiences
- •Adding the character to web content where Khmer script support is required
- •Using the Unicode character in subtitles, captions, or localization strings
- •Generating the character programmatically for apps and templates
Examples
វ (Khmer Letter Vo) — Unicode Symbol
- វវគ្គ
- វវិទ្យា
- វសម្រាប់វ័យ
- វសេចក្តីប្រកាសវ
- វកម្ពុជា វ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+179C | |
| HTML Entity | វ | |
| HTML Code | វ | |
| CSS | \179C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6044 | |
| Decimal | 6044 |
How to type Khmer Letter Vo Letter (វ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6044 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 179C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 179C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 179c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy វ 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 Vo letter mean?
“វ” is the Khmer letter called Vo (Unicode U+179C). Like other Khmer letters, it functions as a basic component of Khmer spelling and pronunciation. In real Khmer text, the exact sound and how it behaves can depend on surrounding letters and Khmer orthographic rules (for example, combinations and placement within syllables). This page focuses on the character itself—its Unicode identity and how to reliably copy or generate it in tools and code—rather than assigning a single fixed “meaning” independent of context. If you are authoring Khmer text, ensure your font and input method support Khmer.
What is the Unicode codepoint for “វ”?
It is U+179C (KHMER LETTER VO).
How can I copy “វ” into HTML?
Use the numeric HTML entity: វ or the character directly: វ.
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use \179C in CSS escapes.
How do I include it in JavaScript?
You can use the escape form \u{179C} in JavaScript (Unicode code point escape).