Latin Small Letter A With Circumflex And Dot Below Letter
ậ is a Latin Extended letter used with circumflex and a dot below on the letter a.
U+1EAD
ậ (U+1EAD) is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended set. It combines an a with both a circumflex and a dot below, which makes it useful for accurate text in languages that use these diacritics.
Latin Small Letter A With Circumflex And Dot Below Letter Meaning
The character “ậ” is the Unicode form “LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH CIRCUMFLEX AND DOT BELOW” (U+1EAD). Visually, it is a lowercase a carrying two diacritics: a circumflex (ˆ) and a dot below (̣). In practice, this letter is used in writing systems that require this exact combination to distinguish words and sounds. If you’re working with proper spelling, transliteration, or searchable text, using the single Unicode character “ậ” is more reliable than approximating it with separate letters and diacritics.
Common uses
- •Typing or verifying correct spelling in languages that use this specific diacritic combination
- •Preparing documents, subtitles, and captions where diacritics must match exactly
- •Naming and labeling content (e.g., usernames, product names, or locations) with precise characters
- •Developing searchable text and databases that require consistent Unicode normalization
- •Designing typography samples or language-learning materials that show the exact letter form
Examples
ậ — Latin small letter a with circumflex and dot below
- ậtậng
- ậbậc
- ậcầm ậ
- ậtên ậ
- ậhọc ậ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EAD | |
| HTML Entity | ậ | |
| HTML Code | ậ | |
| CSS | \1EAD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7853 | |
| Decimal | 7853 |
How to type Latin Small Letter A With Circumflex And Dot Below Letter (ậ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7853 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EAD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EAD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ead, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ậ 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 Circumflex And Dot Below letter mean?
The character “ậ” is the Unicode form “LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH CIRCUMFLEX AND DOT BELOW” (U+1EAD). Visually, it is a lowercase a carrying two diacritics: a circumflex (ˆ) and a dot below (̣). In practice, this letter is used in writing systems that require this exact combination to distinguish words and sounds. If you’re working with proper spelling, transliteration, or searchable text, using the single Unicode character “ậ” is more reliable than approximating it with separate letters and diacritics.
What Unicode character is ậ?
ậ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH CIRCUMFLEX AND DOT BELOW” with code point U+1EAD.
How can I copy ậ quickly?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity: ậ or the CSS escape: \\1EAD.
Is ậ the same as writing 'a' plus diacritics separately?
It’s best to use the single character “ậ” when possible, because it avoids ambiguity and improves consistency across fonts, editors, and searches.
Where can I use ậ in code?
You can use the escapes: CSS \\1EAD and JavaScript \\u{1EAD}, depending on your environment.