Telugu Archaic Shrii Letter
is the Telugu archaic shrii character used in the Telugu script.
U+0C5C
(Telugu Archaic Shrii) is a specific Telugu-script character with its own Unicode code point. You can copy it directly or generate it using its Unicode escape sequences.
Telugu Archaic Shrii Letter Meaning
is the character named “TELUGU ARCHAIC SHRII” (Unicode U+0C5C) in the Telugu script. As an archaic form, it may appear in older texts, scholarly references, or font/encoding examples that preserve historical or extended Telugu character usage. In modern digital work, its meaning is primarily tied to correct text representation rather than everyday spelling. When you encounter it in a document, the safest approach is to keep the character unchanged to preserve the intended script form and Unicode identity, especially for typography, archival documents, or language-resource data.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact character in a digital transcription of older Telugu text
- •Using it in typography previews or font coverage tests for Telugu glyphs
- •Entering it in Unicode-based datasets that require the precise character U+0C5C
- •Labeling or annotating references to archaic Telugu-script forms in educational material
- •Creating accurate search/replace or normalization rules in text processing pipelines
Examples
Telugu Archaic Shrii Symbol Copy
- … … (as shown in a scanned Telugu reference)
- Unicode sample: U+0C5C →
- Font test string:
- Archival note: character is present in the original
- Document annotation: use the exact form in the citation
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C5C | |
| HTML Entity | ౜ | |
| HTML Code | ౜ | |
| CSS | \0C5C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3164 | |
| Decimal | 3164 |
How to type Telugu Archaic Shrii Letter ()
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3164 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C5C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C5C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c5c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 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 Telugu Archaic Shrii letter mean?
is the character named “TELUGU ARCHAIC SHRII” (Unicode U+0C5C) in the Telugu script. As an archaic form, it may appear in older texts, scholarly references, or font/encoding examples that preserve historical or extended Telugu character usage. In modern digital work, its meaning is primarily tied to correct text representation rather than everyday spelling. When you encounter it in a document, the safest approach is to keep the character unchanged to preserve the intended script form and Unicode identity, especially for typography, archival documents, or language-resource data.
What is the Unicode code point for ?
is Unicode U+0C5C.
How can I copy into my text?
Copy it directly from this page () to preserve the exact character.
What are the common code/escape formats to generate ?
HTML entity: ౜ CSS escape: \\0C5C; JavaScript escape: \\u{0C5C}.
Does have the same meaning as common modern Telugu characters?
is specifically identified as “TELUGU ARCHAIC SHRII”; in practice, its usage is about correct historical/extended character representation rather than a universally interchangeable modern letter.