U+05F4 "״" Hebrew Punctuation Gershayim Unicode Character

U+05F4 "״" Hebrew Punctuation Gershayim is a typographic mark used in Hebrew script to indicate an acronym or numerical value, functioning as a double quotation mark that is placed before the last letter of a word. It resembles a pair of diagonal strokes and is distinct from the standard quotation marks used for direct speech. In Hebrew, Gershayim is commonly applied to denote abbreviations, such as in "צה״ל" for the Israel Defense Forces, or to represent numbers like "תשפ״ד" for the Hebrew year. This punctuation is integral to written Hebrew, ensuring clarity in identifying nonliteral uses of words and numerical expressions.