What 𑄱 means
It joins 𑄧 to spell the O vowel.
In the decomposed spelling, 𑄮 represents the complete sign 𑄮. Simplified Chakma spelling uses the complete sign; traditional spelling can use the component sequence. On its own, 𑄧 can represent a different vowel sound.
The Chakma script descends from Brahmi through Tamil-Brahmi, Pallava, and Mon-Burmese forms. Historical accounts place the first written references to the Chakma people in the 10th century, in Burmese and Arakanese histories; other traditions refer to older manuscripts written on palm leaves.
Why can 𑄱 look detached?
It needs a consonant to form a readable syllable.
Type the consonant first, then 𑄮. The sequence stays in that logical order, while Chakma shaping can draw the vowel pieces around the consonant. If they float, test the full consonant-plus-vowel sequence in a font with Chakma support.
A technical spelling component: by itself, it reads like a fragment rather than a complete Chakma vowel.
Sent alone, it leaves an unattached spelling mark instead of a readable syllable.
Part of the collection
Who writes 𑄱
Loading…
What it means when someone sends it to you
2 readingsA spelling fragment or a test of Chakma script support.
Related characters
3
Questions people ask
1Why does 𑄱 show as a box on some devices?
Not every system ships a font for the Chakma block. Where none is installed, the character shows as an empty box; adding a font such as Noto fixes it. The character itself is still correct and copies correctly.
More like this
10
How to type or find 𑄱
- Search it as
- 𑄱 · chakma vowel o · chakma o vowel sign · chakma o sign · chakma script o · chakma o typing · ojhopath · ajhapat
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
𑄱\11131Codes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.