Lao Semivowel Sign Nyo Letter
ຽ is the Lao semivowel sign NYO, represented in Unicode as U+0EBD.
U+0EBD
The symbol ຽ is used in the Lao writing system. It corresponds to the Unicode character named “LAO SEMIVOWEL SIGN NYO.” Use it when you need accurate Lao text or want to insert the correct character in software.
Lao Semivowel Sign Nyo Letter Meaning
ຽ (U+0EBD) is the Lao semivowel sign NYO. In Lao orthography, “nyo” relates to a sound class in syllables, and the semivowel sign helps represent that phonetic element in the written form. Depending on the word, it may appear alongside other Lao letters and signs to form the correct spelling and pronunciation. For most users, the practical goal is simply to insert the correct character (not a lookalike) when composing Lao text, designing labels, or generating Lao strings in code.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting correct Lao text where the nyo semivowel sign is required
- •User interface text and labels that must match Lao spelling exactly
- •Designing posters or signage with accurate Lao characters
- •Academic or linguistic documents that need correct Unicode Lao characters
- •Programming and localization work that outputs Lao strings reliably
Examples
ຽ (Lao Semivowel Sign NYO)
- ຽຽຢາງ
- ຽກຽມພ້ອມ
- ຽເຂົ້າສະເລັກຽມ
- ຽຕົວຢ່າງ ຽ ກ່ອນຄຳ
- ຽພາສາລາວ ຽ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0EBD | |
| HTML Entity | ຽ | |
| HTML Code | ຽ | |
| CSS | \0EBD |
FAQ
What does the Lao Semivowel Sign Nyo letter mean?
ຽ (U+0EBD) is the Lao semivowel sign NYO. In Lao orthography, “nyo” relates to a sound class in syllables, and the semivowel sign helps represent that phonetic element in the written form. Depending on the word, it may appear alongside other Lao letters and signs to form the correct spelling and pronunciation. For most users, the practical goal is simply to insert the correct character (not a lookalike) when composing Lao text, designing labels, or generating Lao strings in code.
What is the Unicode code point for ຽ?
The symbol ຽ is U+0EBD, named “LAO SEMIVOWEL SIGN NYO.”
How can I copy and paste this character reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (ຽ). For developers, you can also use the provided HTML entity (ຽ) or escapes like \\0EBD / \\u{0EBD}.
Is ຽ the same as similar-looking Lao characters?
No. Even if characters look similar, you should use U+0EBD (“LAO SEMIVOWEL SIGN NYO”) to avoid spelling or rendering issues.
Where is this character typically used?
It is used in Lao text as part of correct syllable spelling, and it’s also relevant when localizing software or creating Lao typography.