HTML Entity for DB Digraph (ȸ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the DB digraph (ȸ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+0238 (LATIN SMALL LETTER DB DIGRAPH) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F), used in phonetic transcription and linguistic notation as a single digraph glyph rather than separate d and b letters.
There is no named HTML entity for U+0238. Use ȸ, ȸ, or \0238 in CSS content. See also DZ Digraph (ʤ) for another IPA-style digraph character.
⚡ Quick Reference — DB Digraph
U+0238Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)
ȸHexadecimal reference
ȸDecimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0238
Hex code ȸ
HTML code ȸ
Named entity —
CSS code \0238Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the DB digraph (ȸ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0238";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>DB Digraph using Hexadecimal: ȸ</p>
<p>DB Digraph using HTML Code: ȸ</p>
<p id="point">DB Digraph using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+0238 is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Latin Extended-B coverage for consistent glyph display:
👀 Live Preview
See the DB digraph (ȸ) in phonetic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ȸ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0238 to display the DB digraph. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ȸ uses the decimal Unicode value 568 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\0238 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the DB digraph: ȸ. Unicode U+0238 is in Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
The DB digraph (ȸ) is commonly used in:
IPA and phonetic notation where the db digraph appears as a single character.
Academic content on digraphs, ligatures, and special character sets in language documentation.
Dictionary entries and reference works that use the db digraph as a distinct glyph.
Tutorials on Unicode, Latin Extended-B, and special characters for language and typography.
Character maps, HTML entity lists, and documentation for Latin Extended-B digraphs.
Content requiring the db ligature/digraph as one glyph in specialized typography.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ȸorȸsince no named entity exists - Choose fonts with Latin Extended-B coverage (Charis SIL, Noto Sans)
- Use ȸ when you need one digraph glyph, not separate d + b
- Use
\0238only inside CSScontent - Keep hex or decimal style consistent across the document
Don’t
- Confuse ȸ (single digraph) with the two-letter sequence “db”
- Assume a named entity exists—U+0238 has none
- Rely on fonts that omit Latin Extended-B (glyph may show as a box)
- Put CSS escape
\0238in HTML text nodes - Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
ȸ ȸFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0238U+0238 LATIN SMALL LETTER DB DIGRAPH
Latin Extended-B block—phonetic and linguistic notation
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers with suitable fonts
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ȸ (hex), ȸ (decimal), or \0238 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All produce ȸ.U+0238 (LATIN SMALL LETTER DB DIGRAPH). Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 0238, decimal 568.ȸ or ȸ in HTML.ȸ or ȸ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0238 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ȸ.Explore More HTML Entities!
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