“ጯ” U+132F: Ethiopic Syllable Chwa

U+132F: Technical Data for the Ethiopic Syllable Chwa (ጯ)

The Ethiopic Syllable Chwa (“ጯ” U+132F), visually represented as **ጯ**, is a character from the extensive Ge’ez script used in languages like Amharic and Tigrinya. This comprehensive guide, provided by the experts at iloveunicode.com, delivers the essential encoding and property data needed by developers for accurate handling of this codepoint in digital applications.

U+132F Ethiopic Syllable Specifications

The Unicode codepoint **U+132F** belongs to the classification *Other Letter* within the Ethiopic script. This particular syllabogram was formally integrated into the global character set with the release of Unicode in **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. It is located within the **Ethiopic** block and resides on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, ensuring wide compatibility across modern systems. Correct rendering of the character **ጯ** is fundamental for East African language support.

Core Unicode Properties

Name Ethiopic Syllable Chwa
Unicode Codepoint U+132F
Unicode Version 3.0 (September, 1999)
Block Ethiopic
Plane Basic Multilingual Plane

Bidirectional and General Character Data

Bidirectional Data
Bidirectional class Left To Right (L)
Is mirrored? No
General Classification
Category Other Letter
Script Ethiopic
Combining Class Not Reordered

Encoding and Escape Conversions for ጯ (U+132F)

Markup & Web Escapes
HTML (decimal)
HTML (hex) `ጯ`
HTML (named) *-*
URL Escape Code `%E1%8C%AF`
CSS `0132F`
Language Code Escapes (Copy-Ready)
JavaScript, JSON **u132F**
C, C++, Java **u132F**
Python **u132F**
Rust `u{132F}`
Ruby `u132F`

UTF Byte Encoding Schemes for U+132F

UTF-8 (hex) 0xE1 0x8C 0xAF
UTF-16 (hex) 0x132F
UTF-32 (hex) 0x0000132F

Inputting “ጯ” Manually (Typing Instructions)

To manually insert the Unicode character **ጯ** using its hexadecimal value on various operating systems, utilize the following key sequences, which must be followed precisely:

  • Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 3 2 F. Release Alt.
  • Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 3 2 F. Release Alt.

Font Compatibility Preview of ጯ

  • Times, Times New Roman, serif
  • Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
  • Courier, Courier New, monospace

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Precision is paramount when working with non-Latin scripts. The detailed technical information for the Ethiopic Syllable **ጯ** (U+132F) helps developers ensure correct rendering and interpretation of the character across all platforms. Rely on iloveunicode.com for accurate data to achieve robust, globally compatible text encodings.

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