Latin Small Letter C With Circumflex Letter
ĉ is the Latin small letter c with a circumflex, Unicode U+0109.
U+0109
ĉ is a single character: the lowercase c with a circumflex. It appears in languages and technical contexts where diacritics matter. Below you’ll find copy variations, codes, and practical usage examples.
Latin Small Letter C With Circumflex Letter Meaning
ĉ (Latin small letter c with circumflex) is a lowercase Latin letter c modified with a diacritic. The circumflex (ˆ) indicates that the letter is pronounced or treated differently than plain “c” in languages that use it. In written text, ĉ helps distinguish words where the diacritic changes meaning, so using the correct character is important for clarity and correct spelling. In digital work, it’s also commonly handled via Unicode. Since it has its own code point (U+0109), you can copy it directly or insert it using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escape sequences.
Common uses
- •Writing words in languages that use the c with circumflex as a distinct letter
- •Correctly spelling names, places, or terms containing diacritics in documents and forms
- •Displaying accurate text in UI mockups, labels, and multilingual interfaces
- •Using Unicode characters in programming and data sets to preserve exact spelling
- •Publishing content online where search and indexing depend on correct Unicode characters
Examples
ĉ (c with circumflex) — character & copy tips
- ĉMi ŝatas ĉokoladon.
- ĉLa voĉo estis klara.
- ĉĈi tio estas tre grava.
- ĉUzanto eniris ĉe la ĉefpordo.
- ĉLa programo subtenas ĉiu-signon.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0109 | |
| HTML Entity | ĉ | |
| HTML Code | ĉ | |
| CSS | \0109 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 265 | |
| Decimal | 265 |
How to type Latin Small Letter C With Circumflex Letter (ĉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 265 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0109 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0109. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0109, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ĉ 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 C With Circumflex letter mean?
ĉ (Latin small letter c with circumflex) is a lowercase Latin letter c modified with a diacritic. The circumflex (ˆ) indicates that the letter is pronounced or treated differently than plain “c” in languages that use it. In written text, ĉ helps distinguish words where the diacritic changes meaning, so using the correct character is important for clarity and correct spelling. In digital work, it’s also commonly handled via Unicode. Since it has its own code point (U+0109), you can copy it directly or insert it using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escape sequences.
What is the Unicode code point for ĉ?
ĉ is Unicode U+0109 (Latin small letter c with circumflex).
How do I write ĉ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ĉ.
How do I insert ĉ using CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0109. JavaScript escape: \\u{0109}.
Is ĉ the same as plain “c”?
No. ĉ is a distinct character from “c” because it includes a circumflex diacritic and can represent different pronunciation or spelling.