Lao Letter So Tam Letter
ຊ is the Lao letter “So Tam” from the Lao script (U+0E8A).
U+0E8A
“ຊ” is a single character in the Lao script. It’s commonly referred to as the Lao Letter So Tam and is used when writing Lao words that require this specific letter. Use the copy options and code escapes below to place it in web pages and apps.
Lao Letter So Tam Letter Meaning
The character “ຊ” is the Lao Letter So Tam, Unicode U+0E8A. As a letter in the Lao alphabet, it represents a specific sound used in Lao spelling. Like other Lao letters, its correct use depends on the word you’re writing rather than punctuation or styling. If you’re producing Lao text for labels, content, or UI strings, you’ll want to use the exact character rather than a similar-looking symbol from another script. This page provides reliable copy/paste and developer-friendly escapes (HTML entity, CSS, and JavaScript) for consistent results across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Lao names and words in documents or emails
- •Using Lao text in website headers, navigation, or labels
- •Creating UI strings and app content that supports Lao language
- •Transcribing or proofreading Lao text in editing workflows
- •Designing posters, flyers, and social posts with accurate Lao characters
Examples
ຊ Lao Letter So Tam (U+0E8A)
- ຊຊົນລະປະທານ
- ຊຊື່
- ຊຊ່ອງ
- ຊຊ່າງ
- ຊຂອງຊັ້ນ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0E8A | |
| HTML Entity | ຊ | |
| HTML Code | ຊ | |
| CSS | \0E8A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3722 | |
| Decimal | 3722 |
How to type Lao Letter So Tam Letter (ຊ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3722 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0E8A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0E8A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0e8a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ຊ 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 Lao Letter So Tam letter mean?
The character “ຊ” is the Lao Letter So Tam, Unicode U+0E8A. As a letter in the Lao alphabet, it represents a specific sound used in Lao spelling. Like other Lao letters, its correct use depends on the word you’re writing rather than punctuation or styling. If you’re producing Lao text for labels, content, or UI strings, you’ll want to use the exact character rather than a similar-looking symbol from another script. This page provides reliable copy/paste and developer-friendly escapes (HTML entity, CSS, and JavaScript) for consistent results across platforms.
What is the Unicode for “ຊ”?
“ຊ” is Unicode U+0E8A (Lao Letter So Tam).
How can I copy “ຊ” for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ຊ.
What CSS escape should I use for this character?
Use the CSS escape \\0E8A.
What JavaScript escape can I use in strings?
Use \\u{0E8A} in JavaScript.