U+2DB1 "ⶱ" Ethiopic Syllable Zzu Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2DB1 "ⶱ" Ethiopic Syllable Zzu is a specific letter in the Ge'ez script, used primarily for writing the Ethiopic languages such as Amharic and Tigrinya. This character represents a syllable that combines the consonant sound "zz" (a voiced postalveolar affricate) with the vowel "u," forming the pronunciation "zzu." As part of the Unicode standard's Ethiopic Extended block, it supports the accurate digital representation of these languages, ensuring that texts preserve their original phonetic nuances. Its inclusion in Unicode helps maintain the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Horn of Africa, allowing for proper rendering in modern computing environments.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2DB1
Name
Ethiopic Syllable Zzu
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
ⶱ
HTML Hex Encoding
ⶱ
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xB6 0xB1
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2DB1
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002DB1
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2db1
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Ethiopic