HTML Entity for Lowercase L Curl (ȴ)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+0234
HTML Entity for Lowercase L Curl tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase l with curl (ȴ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. The curl is a hook-shaped diacritic on the letter l, used in phonetic notation and some orthographies to represent a palatalized or similar lateral sound. This character is U+0234 in the Latin Extended-B block.

Render it with ȴ, ȴ, or CSS escape \234. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ȴ directly.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase L Curl Entity

Unicode U+0234

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code ȴ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ȴ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0234
Hex code       ȴ
HTML code      ȴ
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \234
Meaning        Latin small letter l with curl
Related        U+006C = l (plain lowercase)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase l curl (ȴ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\234";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x0234;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#564;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase l curl (ȴ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B glyphs:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase l curl (ȴ) in phonetic and linguistic contexts:

Large glyphȴ
PhoneticsExtended notation where l-with-curl marks a palatalized lateral sound
LinguisticsAcademic papers and language documentation using Latin Extended-B
Not the same asplain l (U+006C), ɬ (l belt), or ɭ (l retroflex hook)
Numeric refs&#x0234; &#564; \234

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x0234; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0234 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#564; uses the decimal Unicode value 564 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\234 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ȴ. Unicode U+0234 sits in Latin Extended-B. Do not confuse with plain l (U+006C), ɬ (l with belt), or ɭ (l retroflex hook). Use the precomposed character for correct semantics in phonetic text.

✅

Use Cases

The lowercase l curl (ȴ) is commonly used in:

🎤 Phonetic transcription

Extended phonetic notation where l-with-curl represents a palatalized lateral or similar sound.

🔤 Linguistics

Academic papers, language documentation, and phonological descriptions using Latin Extended-B.

📖 Dictionaries

Pronunciation guides and reference works that include phonetic symbols such as ȴ.

🌐 Orthography

Writing systems that use the l-with-curl as a distinct letter or symbol.

🎨 Typography

Fonts and typographic systems supporting Latin Extended-B for phonetic use.

♿ Accessibility

Using U+0234 ensures screen readers interpret ȴ as one character, not l plus a mark.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When generating phonetic markup, using &#564; or &#x0234; ensures correct output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use U+0234 (ȴ) for l with curl; use U+006C for plain l when semantics matter
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ȴ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B for phonetic and linguistic text
  • Prefer the precomposed character U+0234 over combining forms
  • Pick one entity style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Substitute plain l when ȴ is required for correct phonetic notation
  • Confuse ȴ (l with curl) with ɭ (l retroflex hook) or ɬ (l belt)
  • Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
  • Put CSS escape \234 in HTML text nodes
  • Assume all fonts render Latin Extended-B glyphs identically

Key Takeaways

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Three references render ȴ; no named entity exists

&#x0234; &#564;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\234
3

Unicode U+0234 — LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH CURL

4

Used in phonetic notation and some orthographies on the web

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x0234; (hex), &#564; (decimal), or \234 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ȴ. In UTF-8 you can also type the character directly.
U+0234 (LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH CURL). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 0234, decimal 564. Used in phonetic notation and some orthographies.
When writing phonetic transcriptions, linguistic content, extended phonetic notation, language documentation, and any text requiring the correct l-with-curl symbol for meaning and accessibility.
No. Use numeric codes &#x0234; or &#564;, or the CSS entity \234. In UTF-8 pages you can type ȴ directly.
ȴ (U+0234) is l with a curl in Latin Extended-B, used in extended phonetic notation. ɭ (U+026D) is l with retroflex hook in IPA Extensions. They are different Unicode characters used in different phonetic contexts.

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