U+073A "ܺ" Syriac Hbasa Above Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+073A "ܺ" Syriac Hbasa Above is a diacritical mark used in the Syriac script, specifically classified as a "Syriac Hbaso Above" in the Syriac block. This mark is a combining character, meaning it is intended to be placed above a base Syriac letter to modify its phonetic value or to indicate a specific grammatical or vocalic feature in the Syriac language, such as a breathy or softened pronunciation. Its appearance resembles a small, curved stroke or hook, and it plays a role in the precise textual representation of classical and liturgical Syriac, particularly in manuscripts and scholarly works where accurate vocalization is essential.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+073A |
| Version Added | 3.0 |
| Name | Syriac Hbasa Above |
| Block | Syriac |
| General Category | Nonspacing Mark |
| Canonical Combining Class | Above |
| Bidirectional Class | Nonspacing Mark |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ܺ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ܺ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xDC 0xBA |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x073A |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x0000073A |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u073a |