Latin Capital Letter B With Hook Letter
Ɓ (U+0181) is a Latin Extended capital B with a hook, used in language and phonetic writing.
U+0181
Ɓ is a distinctive Latin letter from the Latin Extended block. It’s commonly needed when a specific orthography requires the B with a hook. This page helps you copy it and use the correct Unicode information in your text, fonts, and code.
Latin Capital Letter B With Hook Letter Meaning
Ɓ is the uppercase “B with Hook” character: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH HOOK. Its Unicode code point is U+0181, and it may appear in writing systems and orthographies that distinguish this letter from plain “B”. In practice, it helps preserve correct spelling in names and words that use this specific character. It’s also useful in phonetic or linguistic contexts where symbols are chosen to represent particular sounds more precisely than standard ASCII letters. Designers may include it for accurate typography, labels, and brand text when the exact character is required.
Common uses
- •Typing or entering correct spelling for names and words that use Ɓ
- •Linguistics notes and transcription where “B with hook” is required
- •Creating multilingual documents that must match an existing orthography
- •Typography and graphic design mockups requiring precise character forms
- •Programming and data formatting when Unicode-accurate text is needed
Examples
Ɓ — Latin Capital Letter B with Hook
- ƁƁalo Ɗa Ɓara
- ƁI worked on Ɓiŋgolo’s title
- ƁThe letter Ɓ appears in this word
- ƁPhonetic note: Ɓ = hooked B
- ƁCompany: Ɓrassline
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0181 | |
| HTML Entity | Ɓ | |
| HTML Code | Ɓ | |
| CSS | \0181 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 385 | |
| Decimal | 385 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter B With Hook Letter (Ɓ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 385 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0181 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0181. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0181, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ɓ 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 Latin Capital Letter B With Hook letter mean?
Ɓ is the uppercase “B with Hook” character: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH HOOK. Its Unicode code point is U+0181, and it may appear in writing systems and orthographies that distinguish this letter from plain “B”. In practice, it helps preserve correct spelling in names and words that use this specific character. It’s also useful in phonetic or linguistic contexts where symbols are chosen to represent particular sounds more precisely than standard ASCII letters. Designers may include it for accurate typography, labels, and brand text when the exact character is required.
What Unicode character is Ɓ?
Ɓ is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH HOOK with Unicode code point U+0181.
How do I copy Ɓ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (Ɓ). For code or HTML, you can also use its entity Ɓ.
What is the HTML entity for Ɓ?
The HTML entity for Ɓ is Ɓ.
Why might Ɓ look different across devices?
The visual shape depends on font support. If your font doesn’t include the glyph for U+0181, the character may display with a fallback font.