U+0E88 "ຈ" Lao Letter Co Unicode Character

U+0E88 "ຈ" Lao Letter Co is a consonant in the Lao alphabet, representing the sound /t͡ɕ/ as in the English "ch" but pronounced without aspiration, similar to the "j" in "jam" when spoken in a softer tone. It is classified as a low-class consonant in the Lao tonal system, which influences the tone of the syllable in which it appears. This character is derived from the ancient Khmer script and corresponds to the Thai letter "จ" (cho chan). In modern usage, it appears in common Lao words such as "ຈອກ" (cok) meaning glass and "ຈະ" (cha) used as a future tense marker.