U+0E09 "ฉ" Thai Character Cho Ching Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+0E09 "ฉ" Thai Character Cho Ching is a consonant in the Thai alphabet, specifically classified as a high-class letter that represents the sound "ch" as in "change" but pronounced with an aspirated, forceful puff of air akin to a burst of energy, hence its name "Cho Ching," which derives from the word "ching," referencing cymbals or clashing sounds. It is the ninth character in the Thai script and is commonly used in written Thai, appearing in words like "ฉิ่ง" (ching, meaning small cymbals) and "ฉลาด" (chalat, meaning clever). Its distinctive visual form, featuring a curved top and a small loop, reflects the flowing, circular style of Thai calligraphy and is integral to the language’s orthography, where it often begins syllables and contributes to tonal distinctions due to its high-class status.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ฉ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ฉ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE0 0xB8 0x89 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x0E09 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00000E09 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u0e09 |
Unicode Properties