Latin Small Letter D With Hook Letter
ɗ (U+0257) is the Latin small letter d with hook used to represent a distinct “d-like” sound in writing.
U+0257
The symbol ɗ is Unicode character U+0257 (Latin small letter d with hook). It helps authors and linguists represent specific sounds accurately. Use it wherever a plain “d” is not an exact match.
Latin Small Letter D With Hook Letter Meaning
ɗ is a Latin Extended letter: “LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH HOOK” (Unicode U+0257). Visually, it looks like a lowercase d with an added hook, which distinguishes it from standard d. In practical writing, it’s most commonly used in linguistic transcription and orthographies where this hooked form represents a particular phonetic value or contrast. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, using ɗ instead of “d” can be important for accurate reading, search, and typography in specialized texts.
Common uses
- •Phonetic or linguistic transcription where a hooked “d” is required
- •Creating text that must match an orthography or standardized spelling
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended character coverage
- •Annotating language-learning materials with precise character forms
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or documentation that require exact Unicode characters
Examples
ɗ | Latin small letter d with hook
- ɗɗa is pronounced differently from d in this transcription.
- ɗThe word is written with ɗ to mark the intended sound.
- ɗUse ɗ when the orthography specifies a hooked d.
- ɗOur dataset includes U+0257 (ɗ) as a separate character.
- ɗIn careful phonetic notes, replace d with ɗ where appropriate.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0257 | |
| HTML Entity | ɗ | |
| HTML Code | ɗ | |
| CSS | \0257 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 599 | |
| Decimal | 599 |
How to type Latin Small Letter D With Hook Letter (ɗ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 599 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0257 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0257. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0257, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɗ 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 D With Hook letter mean?
ɗ is a Latin Extended letter: “LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH HOOK” (Unicode U+0257). Visually, it looks like a lowercase d with an added hook, which distinguishes it from standard d. In practical writing, it’s most commonly used in linguistic transcription and orthographies where this hooked form represents a particular phonetic value or contrast. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, using ɗ instead of “d” can be important for accurate reading, search, and typography in specialized texts.
What is the Unicode code point for ɗ?
ɗ is Unicode U+0257.
How do I type or copy ɗ?
You can copy it directly from this page. It can also be referenced as ɗ (HTML) or \\u{0257} / \\0257 (escape forms).
Is ɗ just the same as the letter d?
No. ɗ is a distinct Unicode character (LATIN small letter d with hook), often used to represent a different sound or spelling.
Where is ɗ typically used?
It’s most often used in linguistics, phonetic transcription, and orthographies that require a hooked d character.