Latin Small Letter I With Hook Above Letter
ỉ is a Latin Extended character: a small i with a hook above (U+1EC9).
U+1EC9
The symbol ỉ is a Latin Extended letter used in languages that require an i with a diacritic hook above. On this page you can copy it and find its Unicode details for web and app work.
Latin Small Letter I With Hook Above Letter Meaning
The character ỉ is a Latin small letter “i” with a hook above, encoded as U+1EC9 (Unicode name: LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH HOOK ABOVE). As a diacritic letter, it typically represents a specific sound or distinction in languages that use this form rather than the plain “i”. Because it is a single Unicode character (not two separate symbols), it’s best used directly when matching spelling, pronunciation, or official text. When formatting text digitally, using the correct character helps avoid display issues where “i” plus combining marks might render differently.
Common uses
- •Typing or formatting text that requires the exact diacritic letter ỉ
- •Correcting spelling in digital documents and forms that use this specific character
- •Localizing UI strings and labels for languages that distinguish this letter
- •Using the symbol in typography, titles, or captions where precise characters matter
- •Sharing copied text accurately on social media, chats, and messaging apps
Examples
ỉ (Latin small letter i with hook above)
- ỉTìm ỉ trong danh sách ký tự.
- ỉVui lòng nhập chữ ỉ chính xác.
- ỉVăn bản có ỉ không phải là chữ i thường.
- ỉTôi đã sao chép ỉ từ biểu mẫu.
- ỉKiểm tra mã Unicode của ỉ là U+1EC9.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EC9 | |
| HTML Entity | ỉ | |
| HTML Code | ỉ | |
| CSS | \1EC9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7881 | |
| Decimal | 7881 |
How to type Latin Small Letter I With Hook Above Letter (ỉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7881 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EC9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EC9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ec9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ỉ 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 I With Hook Above letter mean?
The character ỉ is a Latin small letter “i” with a hook above, encoded as U+1EC9 (Unicode name: LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH HOOK ABOVE). As a diacritic letter, it typically represents a specific sound or distinction in languages that use this form rather than the plain “i”. Because it is a single Unicode character (not two separate symbols), it’s best used directly when matching spelling, pronunciation, or official text. When formatting text digitally, using the correct character helps avoid display issues where “i” plus combining marks might render differently.
What is the Unicode code point for ỉ?
The code point for ỉ is U+1EC9.
How can I copy ỉ for use on a website?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ỉ.
Is ỉ the same as the letter i with a combining mark?
No. ỉ is a single precomposed Unicode character (U+1EC9). Using the exact character is the most reliable way to match spelling.
How do I type ỉ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1EC9. JavaScript escape: \\u{1EC9}.