Khmer Digit Eight
Copy and paste the khmer digit eight symbol ៨ (U+17E8) instantly. Part of the Khmer Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Khmer Digit Eight
- Unicode Block
- Khmer
- Code Point
- U+17E8
The Khmer Digit Eight (៨) is a Unicode character assigned to the Khmer block at code point U+17E8. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The khmer digit eight 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 ៨ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
៨in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\17E8with the content property
Understanding Khmer Digit Eight
The khmer digit eight character (៨) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+17E8, it sits within the Khmer range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value 17E8 places this character at decimal position 6120 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ៨ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "khmer digit," 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.