U+17A5 "ឥ" Khmer Independent Vowel Qi Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+17A5 "ឥ" Khmer Independent Vowel Qi is a character used in the Khmer script to represent the independent vowel sound equivalent to a short "e" or an initial "i" in the Khmer language, functioning as a standalone syllable without requiring a preceding consonant, unlike dependent vowel signs that attach to consonants. It is encoded in the Unicode Standard within the Khmer block, and its typical phonetic value is similar to the vowel sound in the English word "sit" or the French "i" in "si", though its exact pronunciation can vary slightly by dialect and regional usage within Cambodia. This character is part of the broader system of Khmer orthography, which includes both independent and dependent vowels derived from ancient Brahmi scripts, and it is essential for writing native Khmer words, loanwords, and for ensuring correct representation of the language in digital text.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ឥ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ឥ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x9E 0xA5 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x17A5 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000017A5 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u17a5 |
Unicode Properties