Khmer Vowel Sign U Letter
ុ is the Khmer vowel sign U character used to shape vowel sounds in Khmer writing.
U+17BB
The character ុ (Khmer Vowel Sign U) is a Khmer script sign with a single Unicode identity. Use it when you need accurate Khmer text display, typography, or digital input.
Khmer Vowel Sign U Letter Meaning
Khmer Vowel Sign U (ុ) is a Khmer script vowel sign identified by Unicode code point U+17BB. In Khmer writing, vowel signs combine with consonant letters to produce the intended vowel sound and syllable form. Like other Khmer signs, it is typically not used as an isolated punctuation mark, but as part of a larger Khmer word or syllable sequence. For reliable digital use, copy the character directly from this page, or generate it with the provided HTML entity (ុ) or Unicode escapes (CSS: \\17BB, JavaScript: \\u{17BB}).
Common uses
- •Typing or correcting Khmer text in documents and messaging apps
- •Web and app UI where Khmer labels must match the intended vowel form
- •Typography and font testing for Khmer vowel sign rendering
- •Content localization (subtitles, forms, and product text) requiring exact Unicode characters
- •Academic or linguistic work needing precise character-level representation
Examples
ុ — Khmer Vowel Sign U
- ុឯកសារ: ុ
- ុអក្សរខ្មែរ: ុ
- ុតួអក្សរ Unicode U+17BB: ុ
- ុសាកល្បងការបង្ហាញ: ុ
- ុចម្លង/បិទភ្ជាប់: ុ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17BB | |
| HTML Entity | ុ | |
| HTML Code | ុ | |
| CSS | \17BB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6075 | |
| Decimal | 6075 |
How to type Khmer Vowel Sign U Letter (ុ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6075 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17BB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17BB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17bb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ុ 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 Vowel Sign U letter mean?
Khmer Vowel Sign U (ុ) is a Khmer script vowel sign identified by Unicode code point U+17BB. In Khmer writing, vowel signs combine with consonant letters to produce the intended vowel sound and syllable form. Like other Khmer signs, it is typically not used as an isolated punctuation mark, but as part of a larger Khmer word or syllable sequence. For reliable digital use, copy the character directly from this page, or generate it with the provided HTML entity (ុ) or Unicode escapes (CSS: \\17BB, JavaScript: \\u{17BB}).
What is the Unicode code point for Khmer Vowel Sign U?
It is U+17BB.
How can I copy this symbol into my text editor?
Copy the character “ុ” from this page, then paste it into your editor or app.
Can I use an HTML entity for this character?
Yes. The HTML entity is ុ.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\17BB. JavaScript escape: \\u{17BB}.