★ U+1158: Technical Specifications for Hangul Choseong Ssanghieuh (ᅘ)
The Hangul Choseong Ssanghieuh (“ᅘ” U+1158), represented by the character **ᅘ**, is a double initial consonant component in the Hangul Jamo block. This reference guide provides developers and language technologists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical properties, encoding formats, and implementation details for this complex codepoint.
Unicode Jamo Specifications for U+1158
This unique character, the **Hangul Choseong Ssanghieuh**, is fundamental for synthesizing syllables within the Korean writing system. It was officially incorporated into the Unicode Standard in **version 1.1** during June 1993, making it an early component of digital Hangul. It resides within the dedicated **Hangul Jamo** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, signifying its role as a core element for accurate rendering and processing of Korean text.
Core Unicode Properties Table
| Name | Hangul Choseong Ssanghieuh |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | **U+1158** |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June, 1993) |
| Block | Hangul Jamo |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Directional and General Character Data
| Bidirectional class | Left To Right (L) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | *No* |
| Category | Other Letter |
| Script | Hangul |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Encoding Conversions and Programming Syntax
| HTML (decimal) | ᅘ |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | ᅘ |
| HTML (named) | – |
| URL Escape Code | %E1%85%98 |
| CSS | 01158 |
| JavaScript, JSON | u1158 |
| C, C++, Java | u1158 |
| Python | u1158 |
| Rust | u{1158} |
| Ruby | u1158 |
UTF Encoding Hexadecimal Values
| UTF-8 (hex) | 0xE1 0x85 0x98 |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | 0x1158 |
| UTF-32 (hex) | 0x00001158 |
Keyboard Input Instructions for “ᅘ”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 1 5 8. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 1 5 8. Release Alt.
Character Rendering Preview
- ᅘ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ᅘ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ᅘ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Related Hangul Characters
- ㆅ U+3185
Hangul Letter Ssanghieuh
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Mastering the nuances of the Hangul script requires precise adherence to the Unicode specifications for components like the **Hangul Choseong Ssanghieuh** (U+1158). The provided technical conversions and data are crucial for building applications that correctly handle and display Korean text. For reliable and comprehensive Unicode character documentation, developers consistently rely on the resources at iloveunicode.com.