Latin Small Letter A With Breve And Tilde Letter
Latin small letter ẵ: a with breve and tilde, used in Vietnamese romanization.
U+1EB5
“ẵ” is a Latin Extended character: a with both a breve and a tilde. It has a single Unicode code point, U+1EB5. Use the copy variations below for quick typing or coding in web and app text.
Latin Small Letter A With Breve And Tilde Letter Meaning
The character “ẵ” is “LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH BREVE AND TILDE” (Unicode U+1EB5). In practice, it represents a specific vowel sound used in Vietnamese writing systems and romanization, where diacritics modify pronunciation. Because it is a composed single Unicode character, it’s preferable to copy the exact glyph rather than trying to rebuild it from separate letters and marks. For developers, it’s useful to know the exact HTML entity and escape sequences so the character displays consistently across browsers, editors, and programming languages.
Common uses
- •Writing Vietnamese words that contain the ẵ vowel sound
- •Correct romanized names and labels in documents and forms
- •UI text in multilingual apps where exact diacritics matter
- •Designing posters or graphics that need accurate character rendering
- •Publishing content with proper spelling in social media and blogs
Examples
ẵ (a with breve and tilde)
- ẵhội ẵ
- ẵbữa ẵ
- ẵtên ẵ
- ẵđèn ẵng
- ẵcây ẵm
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EB5 | |
| HTML Entity | ẵ | |
| HTML Code | ẵ | |
| CSS | \1EB5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7861 | |
| Decimal | 7861 |
How to type Latin Small Letter A With Breve And Tilde Letter (ẵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7861 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EB5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EB5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1eb5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẵ 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 Small Letter A With Breve And Tilde letter mean?
The character “ẵ” is “LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH BREVE AND TILDE” (Unicode U+1EB5). In practice, it represents a specific vowel sound used in Vietnamese writing systems and romanization, where diacritics modify pronunciation. Because it is a composed single Unicode character, it’s preferable to copy the exact glyph rather than trying to rebuild it from separate letters and marks. For developers, it’s useful to know the exact HTML entity and escape sequences so the character displays consistently across browsers, editors, and programming languages.
What Unicode character is “ẵ”?
“ẵ” is the Unicode character U+1EB5, named “LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH BREVE AND TILDE.”
How can I copy “ẵ” reliably in a web project?
Copy the literal character “ẵ”, or use the HTML entity ẵ to ensure consistent rendering.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape sequences for “ẵ”?
CSS escape: \\1EB5. JavaScript (ES6) escape: \\u{1EB5}.
Is “ẵ” the same as “a” with separate diacritic marks?
It represents a specific composed character. For best compatibility, use the exact glyph (U+1EB5) rather than manually combining marks.