Double low-9 quotation mark („) is the Unicode character at U+201E in the General Punctuation block. Official name: DOUBLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK. It is a common opening quote in German and some Central European languages (e.g. „Guten Tag“).
Remember
Character „
Unicode U+201E
Named entity „
Hex entity „
Decimal „
CSS escape \201E
Often closes “ (“)
Prefer „ in HTML markup (alias: „). You can also type „ in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed.
Using Named Entity: „
Using Hex Code: „
Using HTML Code: „
Using CSS Entity: „
Typed directly: „
German quote: „Guten Tag“
How It Works
1. Named:„ is the HTML5 name for U+201E → „. Best default in markup („ is the same glyph).
2. Hex:U+201E → „ in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8222 → „. Same result as hex and named.
4. CSS: use \201E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that „ after the paragraph text.
5. Typed / quote: paste „ in UTF-8, or write „Guten Tag“.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Double Low-9 Quotation Mark.
Pair
Often closes with “
In German typography, open with „ and often close with “ (“). Follow your locale’s rules.
“
Not the English opener
English usually opens with “ (high). „ is a low opening quote.
‚
Not the single form
‚ (‚) is the single low-9 quotation mark — not „.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\201E belongs in CSS strings. „ / „ / „ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Punctuation font coverage
Some fonts omit U+201E. Prefer a font with General Punctuation coverage for display.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write „, not &bdquo.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Double low-9 quotation mark (U+201E) and its entity forms („, „, „, „, CSS \\201E) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on punctuation font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Double Low-9 Quotation Mark („)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+201E / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer „ in HTML (alias „). Use „ or „ when numeric form is required, and \\201E only inside CSS content.
HTML: prefer „ (or „), or use „ / „ / type „.
CSS: use \201E inside content for generated text.
Meaning: low opening quote — often closed with “; not English high “ as opener.
One line:U+201E → „ / „ / „ / CSS \201E / type „.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use „ or „ (named), „ (hex), „ (decimal), type „ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \201E in content. Prefer „ in normal HTML.
U+201E (DOUBLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK). Hex 201E, decimal 8222. It belongs to the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F).
Yes. Use „ (preferred) or „. Numeric forms „ and „ also work.
Use it as an opening low quote in German and some Central European styles (e.g. „Guten Tag“). Prefer “ for English high opening quotes.
HTML entities („, „, or „) go in markup. The CSS escape \201E goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. „ is „ (U+201E). “ is “ (U+201C). ‚ is ‚ (U+201A), the single low-9 quote.
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Did you know?
Double low-9 quotation mark is Unicode U+201E (decimal 8222) — glyph „ in the General Punctuation block. HTML5 names it „ (also „). It is a common opening quote in German and some Central European languages, often paired with “ (“) to close.
