U+1E7E1 "𞟡" Ethiopic Syllable Hhyu Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1E7E1 "𞟡" Ethiopic Syllable Hhyu is a rare and specialized glyph belonging to the Extended Ethiopic block, specifically designed for the transcription of the Gurage language. It represents a syllable formed from the consonant "Hh" (a voiceless pharyngeal fricative) combined with the vowel "u" (pronounced like the "oo" in "boot"). This character is part of a set of extensions intended to accommodate phonetic contrasts not found in standard Ethiopic script, such as those required for writing certain Afroasiatic languages of Ethiopia. While its use is limited to linguistic and academic contexts, the character exemplifies the Unicode standard's commitment to preserving linguistic diversity by encoding even the most specialized writing systems.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𞟡 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𞟡 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9E 0x9F 0xA1 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD839 0xDFE1 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001E7E1 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud839\udfe1 |
Unicode Properties