Latin Small Letter C With Hook Letter
ƈ is the Latin small letter C with a hook, encoded as U+0188 for precise Unicode text.
U+0188
ƈ (Latin Small Letter C with Hook) is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended set. It’s useful when you need a specific letterform rather than a visually similar “c”. Use the copy options below for fast, accurate insertion.
Latin Small Letter C With Hook Letter Meaning
ƈ (U+0188) is a Latin Extended lowercase letterform: “C with hook.” In general writing and typography, it’s used where a text system or language orthography requires this distinct character instead of the ordinary Latin “c.” Visually, the added hook changes how the letter reads and may be important for proper spelling, names, or transliterations. Because it has its own Unicode code point, using ƈ directly helps prevent font fallbacks or incorrect substitutions that can occur if you use only “c” or other lookalike letters.
Common uses
- •Correctly spelling names or words that use the “C with hook” letterform
- •Linguistic or academic writing where specific Latin Extended characters matter
- •Typography and layout work requiring exact Unicode characters
- •Building or editing multilingual documents and labels
- •Developer-facing text, such as UI labels, data exports, or localization files
Examples
ƈ Latin Small Letter C with Hook
- ƈƈaelum
- ƈfiƈtion
- ƈƈlarity
- ƈNoƈember
- ƈƈoffee
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0188 | |
| HTML Entity | ƈ | |
| HTML Code | ƈ | |
| CSS | \0188 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 392 | |
| Decimal | 392 |
How to type Latin Small Letter C With Hook Letter (ƈ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 392 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0188 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0188. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0188, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ƈ 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 Hook letter mean?
ƈ (U+0188) is a Latin Extended lowercase letterform: “C with hook.” In general writing and typography, it’s used where a text system or language orthography requires this distinct character instead of the ordinary Latin “c.” Visually, the added hook changes how the letter reads and may be important for proper spelling, names, or transliterations. Because it has its own Unicode code point, using ƈ directly helps prevent font fallbacks or incorrect substitutions that can occur if you use only “c” or other lookalike letters.
What Unicode character is ƈ?
ƈ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH HOOK” with Unicode code point U+0188.
How can I copy ƈ into my text?
Copy the symbol directly from this page, or use one of the provided encodings like HTML entity ƈ or the escapes \n \\0188 / \\u{0188}.
Is ƈ the same as a normal lowercase “c”?
No. ƈ has a distinct Unicode code point and a different letterform, so it may not be interchangeable with plain “c” in correct spelling or data.
Why should I use ƈ instead of a similar-looking character?
Using the exact Unicode character helps ensure consistent rendering, correct text processing (searching, sorting, matching), and proper orthography in multilingual content.