HTML Entity for Hu (ƕ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Hu character (ƕ)—the Latin small letter hv—in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0195 (LATIN SMALL LETTER HV) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F).
Use ƕ, ƕ, or CSS \0195. There is no named HTML entity—numeric codes or CSS escapes are required. Common in linguistic, Gothic transliteration, and special typography.
⚡ Quick Reference — Hu
U+0195Latin Extended-B
ƕHexadecimal reference
ƕDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0195
Hex code ƕ
HTML code ƕ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0195
Meaning Latin small letter hv (ligature)
CSS note \0195 or \00195 in content propertyComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Hu (ƕ) 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: "\0195";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Hu using Hexadecimal: ƕ</p>
<p>Hu using Decimal: ƕ</p>
<p id="point">Hu using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Hu (ƕ) renders when fonts support Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F):
👀 Live Preview
Hu character (ƕ) in linguistic and transliteration content:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ƕ uses Unicode hexadecimal 0195 to display the Hu character (ƕ) in HTML markup.
Decimal HTML Code
ƕ uses decimal Unicode value 405 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\0195 is used in CSS, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements such as ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ƕ. Unicode U+0195 is in Latin Extended-B. Next: Hyphen.
Use Cases
The Hu (U+0195) is commonly used in:
Phonetic notation, historical linguistics, and academic papers using the hv ligature.
Transliteration of Gothic or medieval Latin texts that use this character.
Documentation, font samples, and Unicode character reference pages.
Dictionary entries or word lists that include words with ƕ.
Special typography or branding that uses extended Latin characters.
Sites supporting transliteration systems that use Latin Extended-B.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ƕorƕin HTML (no named entity) - Choose fonts with Latin Extended-B support (Gentium Plus, Noto Sans)
- Declare UTF-8 with
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Use ƕ where linguistically required; “hv” may suffice otherwise
- Provide context so screen readers and users understand the character
- Use the same hex or decimal method consistently across a page
- Test rendering on mobile and desktop browsers
Don’t
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+0195
- Use CSS
\0195in HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone without a text label for screen readers
- Assume every system font includes U+0195
- Skip browser testing for symbol-heavy pages
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS insert U+0195
ƕ ƕFor CSS, use \0195 in the content property
Unicode U+0195 — LATIN SMALL LETTER HV
No named entity—use hex or decimal
Next: Hyphen
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ƕ (hex), ƕ (decimal), or \0195 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three methods render the same glyph (ƕ).U+0195 (LATIN SMALL LETTER HV) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 0195, decimal 405. Latin small letter hv; used in linguistic and transliteration contexts.ƕ or ƕ) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \0195 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.ƕ, decimal ƕ, or CSS \0195 in the content property of pseudo-elements.U+0195) is a single character—the Latin small letter hv. hv are two separate letters. In Gothic transliteration or phonetic notation, use the entity when the single glyph is required.<meta charset="utf-8">) and a font that supports Latin Extended-B. Try Gentium Plus, Noto Sans, or Arial Unicode MS if the glyph is missing.Explore More HTML Entities!
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