Khmer Sign Bariyoosan Letter
៕ is the Khmer Sign Bariyoosan (Unicode U+17D5), used as a punctuation-like mark in Khmer text.
U+17D5
The symbol ៕ is known as the Khmer Sign Bariyoosan. It has the Unicode code point U+17D5, so it can be reliably used in modern text and web content. Below you’ll find copy options and encoding details to help you use it correctly.
Khmer Sign Bariyoosan Letter Meaning
The Khmer Sign Bariyoosan (៕) is a punctuation-like Khmer character. In many contexts it helps structure Khmer writing, often appearing in places where writers want a visual break or stylistic ending similar to other punctuation marks. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it won’t be the same as Western exclamation or question marks, so it’s best used when you specifically need this Khmer sign. If you’re formatting Khmer text, entering it directly from a reliable source or using the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes will help ensure consistent display across platforms and fonts.
Common uses
- •Punctuating Khmer sentences in newsletters, captions, and articles
- •Adding a stylistic ending or visual pause in Khmer social media posts
- •Labeling sections or items in Khmer lists where punctuation matters
- •Typing Khmer text content for websites and forms
- •Preparing Khmer typography content for designers and editors
Examples
៕ Khmer Sign Bariyoosan
- ៕សូមរីករាយជាមួយព័ត៌មានថ្មីៗ ៕
- ៕សូមអរគុណ! ៕
- ៕ចប់កិច្ចការនេះហើយ ៕
- ៕សួស្តីអ្នកទាំងអស់គ្នា ៕
- ៕ព័ត៌មានសង្ខេបខាងក្រោម ៕
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17D5 | |
| HTML Entity | ៕ | |
| HTML Code | ៕ | |
| CSS | \17D5 |
FAQ
What does the Khmer Sign Bariyoosan letter mean?
The Khmer Sign Bariyoosan (៕) is a punctuation-like Khmer character. In many contexts it helps structure Khmer writing, often appearing in places where writers want a visual break or stylistic ending similar to other punctuation marks. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it won’t be the same as Western exclamation or question marks, so it’s best used when you specifically need this Khmer sign. If you’re formatting Khmer text, entering it directly from a reliable source or using the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes will help ensure consistent display across platforms and fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for ៕?
The Khmer Sign Bariyoosan is U+17D5.
How can I copy ៕ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity ៕.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\17D5. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{17D5}.
Is ៕ the same as a normal exclamation mark or question mark?
No. ៕ is a specific Khmer sign (Khmer Sign Bariyoosan) with its own Unicode character, so it should be used when you specifically need this Khmer punctuation.