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Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya Letter

័ (Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya) is a Khmer script sign used in writing and digital text.

U+17D0

The symbol ័ is called the Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya. It’s a Khmer (Unicode) character used in digital text. Use the copy options below or the provided escapes in code to insert it reliably.

Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya Letter Meaning

Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya (័) is a character from the Khmer writing system. In Unicode, it has the code point U+17D0 and is often used as part of how Khmer words are spelled and displayed in modern text. Because Khmer is an abugida/script where signs combine with letters to form syllables, this character’s role typically depends on its position within a word and how the surrounding Khmer characters are rendered. For plain copying, it behaves like a standard Unicode character; for designers and developers, correct font support is what determines whether it appears properly.

Common uses

  • Pasting Khmer text into social media, chat, or documents
  • Typing or correcting Khmer spellings in word processors
  • Creating Khmer UI labels, buttons, or headings that require this exact sign
  • Adding the character to typography tests or font coverage samples
  • Using the Unicode character in code and templates via copy/paste or escapes

Examples

័ Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya

  • ស៊័
  • ខ័
  • ក័
  • ័ (standalone character sample)
  • ស័ (Khmer word containing the sign)

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+17D0
HTML Entity័
HTML Code័
CSS\17D0

FAQ

What does the Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya letter mean?

Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya (័) is a character from the Khmer writing system. In Unicode, it has the code point U+17D0 and is often used as part of how Khmer words are spelled and displayed in modern text. Because Khmer is an abugida/script where signs combine with letters to form syllables, this character’s role typically depends on its position within a word and how the surrounding Khmer characters are rendered. For plain copying, it behaves like a standard Unicode character; for designers and developers, correct font support is what determines whether it appears properly.

What is the Unicode code point for ័?

The Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya is U+17D0.

How can I copy and use ័ in software or websites?

You can copy the character directly (័) or insert it using Unicode escapes like \\17D0 or \\u{17D0} (depending on the language/tool).

Why does ័ sometimes not display correctly?

Display depends on font support and correct Khmer shaping. If your font lacks the character or shaping support, it may show as a blank box or incorrect glyph.

Is ័ the same as other Khmer signs?

No. ័ specifically corresponds to Khmer Sign Samyok Sannya. Other Khmer signs have different Unicode code points and may look or behave differently.