HTML Entity for Lowercase C Curl (ɕ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0255

HTML Entity for lowercase c with curl (U+0255) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Lowercase C Curl Entity?

Lowercase c curl (ɕ) is the IPA Extensions character at Unicode U+0255 (LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CURL). It is used in the International Phonetic Alphabet for the voiceless alveolo-palatal fricative — similar to Mandarin Chinese x.

Remember

Character     ɕ
Unicode       U+0255
Hex entity    &#x255;
Decimal       &#597;
CSS escape    \0255
Named entity  (none)

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ɕ. Prefer ɕ in HTML source when you need an explicit entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`ɕ`	HTML markup (best default)
Decimal entity	`ɕ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\0255`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`ɕ`	UTF-8 HTML text
Named entity	none	Use hex or decimal instead

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML source	`ɕ`
Decimal entity required	`ɕ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0255"`
Plain letter c	See Lowercase C (U+0063)
Esperanto ĉ	See Lowercase C Circumflex (`&ccirc;`)

See it

Live Preview

Lowercase c curl in phonetic and comparison contexts.

IPA sample /ɕi/ (example)

Large glyph ɕ

Hex entity ɕ → ɕ

vs c / ĉ / ç ɕ | c | ĉ | ç

With entities Hex: ɕ | Decimal: ɕ

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 ɕ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Lowercase C Curl (ɕ)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0255";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x255;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#597;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>IPA: /&#x255;i/</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+0255 → ɕ in HTML. The browser turns it into ɕ.

2. Decimal: same code point as 597 → ɕ. Same result as hex.

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

4. CSS: use \0255 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ɕ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with lowercase c curl.

Named

No `&…;` shortcut

HTML5 has no named entity for U+0255. Use ɕ or ɕ.

Look-alikes

Not plain `c` or circumflex

Do not substitute ASCII c or Esperanto &ccirc; when IPA accuracy requires the curl form.

IPA

Phonetic meaning

In IPA, ɕ marks the voiceless alveolo-palatal fricative — a different sound from plain c.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0255 belongs in CSS. ɕ / ɕ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ɕ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Fonts

Check glyph coverage

Some fonts omit IPA Extensions. Pick a font that includes U+0255 if the glyph is missing.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Lowercase c curl (U+0255) and its entity forms (ɕ, ɕ, CSS \\0255) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph display depends on font coverage.

✓ Universal encoding

Lowercase C Curl (ɕ)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ɕ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

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+0255 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ɕ for readable HTML. Use \\0255 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+0255 (decimal 597).
HTML: prefer ɕ — or use ɕ (no named entity).
CSS: use \0255 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ɕ ≠ plain c ≠ circumflex (&ccirc;) ≠ cedilla (ç).

One line: U+0255 → ɕ / ɕ / CSS \0255 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display lowercase c curl (ɕ) in HTML using entities?

Use ɕ (hex), ɕ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0255 in the content property. All render ɕ when the font supports IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for lowercase c curl?

U+0255 (LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CURL). Hex 255, decimal 597. It belongs to IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+0255?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+0255. Use numeric references like ɕ or ɕ.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for IPA phonetic transcription, linguistics, and Mandarin Chinese phonetics that need ɕ (voiceless alveolo-palatal fricative).

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+0255?

HTML entities (ɕ or ɕ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0255 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ɕ.

Is ɕ the same as c or ĉ?

No. Plain c is U+0063. C circumflex ĉ is U+0109 (&ccirc;). C curl ɕ is U+0255 — an IPA letter with a curl, not a Latin accented c.

Did you know?

Lowercase c curl is Unicode U+0255 (decimal 597) — LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CURL in IPA Extensions. HTML5 has no named entity — use ɕ or ɕ. Used in IPA for the voiceless alveolo-palatal fricative (similar to Mandarin x). Not the same as plain c or c circumflex (&ccirc;).

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