HTML Entity for Lowercase 5 Tone (ƽ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+01BD

HTML Entity for Lowercase 5 Tone (U+01BD) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Lowercase 5 Tone Entity?

Lowercase 5 Tone (ƽ) is the Latin Extended-B letter at Unicode U+01BD (LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE FIVE). It is a standalone tone letter used in Zhuang orthography and related linguistic notation.

Remember

Character     ƽ
Unicode       U+01BD
Hex entity    &#x01BD;
Decimal       &#445;
Named entity  (none)
CSS escape    \01BD
Not the same  5 · combining tone marks

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ƽ. Prefer ƽ when you want an explicit entity. There is no named HTML form.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`ƽ`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Decimal entity	`ƽ`	HTML markup
Named entity	None	HTML5 does not define one
CSS escape	`\01BD`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`ƽ`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable numeric entity in HTML	`ƽ`
Decimal entity required	`ƽ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\01BD"`
Capital tone-five letter	See Uppercase 5 Tone (U+01BC)
Digit five	Type `5` (U+0035) — different character

See it

Live Preview

Lowercase 5 Tone in linguistic and comparison contexts.

Tone sample Tone 5: ƽ

Large glyph ƽ

Hex entity ƽ → ƽ

vs upper / digit ƽ | Ƽ | 5

With entities Hex: ƽ | Decimal: ƽ

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this character with hex, decimal, and CSS. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS

Three ways to produce ƽ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Lowercase 5 Tone (ƽ)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\01BD";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x01BD;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#445;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p lang="za">Tone 5: &#x01BD;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+01BD → ƽ in HTML. The browser turns it into ƽ.

2. Decimal: same code point as 445 → ƽ. Same result as hex.

3. Named: HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character — use hex or decimal instead.

4. CSS: use \01BD in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ƽ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Lowercase 5 Tone.

Look-alikes

ƽ ≠ `5` ≠ combining tones

Digit 5 is U+0035. Combining tone marks are attached diacritics. U+01BD is a separate Latin letter.

Case

Capital is U+01BC

Use Uppercase 5 Tone (Ƽ) when you need the capital form.

Named

No `&…;` name

Do not invent a name. Use ƽ or ƽ.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\01BD belongs in CSS. ƽ / ƽ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Latin Extended-B coverage

Most modern fonts include U+01BD, but verify on target devices if Zhuang glyphs are critical.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ƽ, not &#x01BD.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Lowercase 5 Tone (U+01BD) and its entity forms (ƽ, ƽ, CSS \\01BD) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Lowercase 5 Tone (ƽ)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ƽ directly in UTF-8 HTML. No named entity.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+01BD Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ƽ for readable HTML. Use \\01BD only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+01BD (decimal 445).
HTML: prefer ƽ — or use ƽ. No named entity.
CSS: use \01BD inside content for generated text.
Watch out: U+01BD ≠ digit 5 ≠ combining tone marks.

One line: U+01BD → ƽ / ƽ / CSS \01BD (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Lowercase 5 Tone (ƽ) in HTML using entities?

Use ƽ (hex), ƽ (decimal), or the CSS escape \01BD in the content property. All render ƽ when the font supports Latin Extended-B. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for Lowercase 5 Tone?

U+01BD (LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE FIVE). Hex 01BD, decimal 445. It belongs to Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+01BD?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+01BD. Use numeric references like ƽ or ƽ.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in Zhuang orthography, linguistic examples, and language-learning content that needs the tone-five letter.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+01BD?

HTML entities (ƽ or ƽ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01BD is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ƽ.

Is lowercase 5 tone the same as digit 5 or a combining tone mark?

No. Digit 5 is U+0035. Combining tone marks (e.g. acute/grave tone marks) are separate Combining Diacritical Marks. U+01BD is a standalone Latin letter.

Did you know?

Lowercase 5 Tone is Unicode U+01BD (decimal 445) — LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE FIVE in Latin Extended-B. HTML5 has no named entity — use ƽ or ƽ. It is used in Zhuang orthography and related linguistic notation, not as a combining tone diacritic.

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