U+179C "វ" Khmer Letter Vo Unicode Character

U+179C "វ" Khmer Letter Vo is a consonant in the Khmer script, representing the sound /v/ or /ʋ/ in the Khmer language spoken primarily in Cambodia. It is categorized in the Unicode standard under the Khmer block (U+1780 to U+17FF) and is used as both a standalone character and as a subscript form in consonant clusters. Visually, the character resembles a curved, open shape with a distinctive stroke, and it plays a foundational role in writing native Khmer words as well as loanwords. The character is essential for accurate representation of the language in digital text, enabling proper reading, writing, and processing of Cambodian linguistic content across software and platforms.