U+0A66 "੦" Gurmukhi Digit Zero Unicode Character

U+0A66 "੦" Gurmukhi Digit Zero is a numeric symbol used in the Gurmukhi script, which is primarily employed to write the Punjabi language in India. This character represents the digit zero and is visually distinct from its Latin counterpart, often appearing as a small, hollow circle that is slightly open at the top. Like other digits in the Gurmukhi script, it follows a decimal numeral system, allowing for the representation of numbers in texts, calendars, and official documents within Punjabi-speaking communities. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent digital representation and exchange of Gurmukhi text across various platforms and software.

General Properties

Code Point	U+0A66
Version Added	1.1
Name	Gurmukhi Digit Zero
Block	Gurmukhi
General Category	Decimal Number
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	੦
HTML Hex Encoding	੦
UTF-8 Encoding	0xE0 0xA9 0xA6
UTF-16 Encoding	0x0A66
UTF-32 Encoding	0x00000A66
C/C++/Java Escape	\u0a66

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	Decimal
Numeric Value	0
Line Break	Numeric
Script	Gurmukhi
Script Extensions	Gurmukhi Multani
Indic Syllabic Category	Number
ID Continue	Yes
XID Continue	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Rotated
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Numeric
Sentence Break	Numeric