Canadian Syllabics Carrier Sha

Copy and paste the canadian syllabics carrier sha symbol (U+1659) instantly. Part of the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics Unicode block.

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Character Codes

UnicodeU+1659
HTML Entityᙙ
CSS Code\1659
JavaScript\u{1659}
Decimalᙙ

About This Symbol

Name
Canadian Syllabics Carrier Sha
Code Point
U+1659

The Canadian Syllabics Carrier Sha () is a Unicode character assigned to the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block at code point U+1659. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The canadian syllabics carrier sha 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 ᙙ in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \1659 with the content property

Understanding Canadian Syllabics Carrier Sha

Assigned to code point U+1659, the canadian syllabics carrier sha (ᙙ) serves a precise role within the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics 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 1659 places this character at decimal position 5721 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 9 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, ᙙ in HTML or \u{1659} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "canadian syllabics," 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.

Related Characters from Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics