Hebrew Accent Geresh
Copy and paste the hebrew accent geresh symbol ֜ (U+059C) instantly. Part of the Hebrew Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Hebrew Accent Geresh
- Unicode Block
- Hebrew
- Code Point
- U+059C
The Hebrew Accent Geresh (֜) is a Unicode character assigned to the Hebrew block at code point U+059C. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The hebrew accent geresh symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ֜ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
֜in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\059Cwith the content property
Understanding Hebrew Accent Geresh
Assigned to code point U+059C, the hebrew accent geresh (֜) serves a precise role within the Hebrew block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value 059C places this character at decimal position 1436 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in two bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ֜ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "hebrew accent," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.