HTML Entity for Lowercase N Curl (ȵ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase n with curl (ȵ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0235 in the Latin Extended-B block. It is used in phonetic transcription—especially in Sinological contexts—for the alveolo-palatal nasal consonant (similar to “ny” in “canyon”).
Render it with ȵ, ȵ, or CSS escape \0235. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ȵ directly.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase N Curl Entity
U+0235Latin Extended-B
ȵHexadecimal reference
ȵDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0235
Hex code ȵ
HTML code ȵ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0235
Meaning Latin small letter n with curl
Phonetic Alveolo-palatal nasal
Related U+0272 = ɲ (n with left hook)
Related U+014B = ŋ (eng)
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase n curl (ȵ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0235";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ȵ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ȵ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): ȵ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase n curl (ȵ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of Latin Extended-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase n curl (ȵ) in phonetic and content contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ȵ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0235 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ȵ uses the decimal Unicode value 565 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.
Direct Character
Type ȵ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for this phonetic symbol.
CSS Entity
\0235 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All methods produce the glyph: ȵ. Unicode U+0235 sits in Latin Extended-B. Do not confuse with ɲ (n with left hook), ŋ (eng), or ň (n with caron).
Use Cases
The lowercase n curl (ȵ) is commonly used in:
Linguistics and Sinological transcription for the alveolo-palatal nasal consonant. Entity or UTF-8 ensures correct display in academic content.
Extended Latin characters for phonetic notation. Correct character (U+0235) avoids confusion with similar symbols like ɲ or ŋ.
When a font or design uses ȵ for phonetic or specialized text in generated content.
When building HTML from linguistic data or phonetic databases, using ȵ or ȵ guarantees correct output.
Tutorials on HTML entities, Unicode, or phonetic transcription showing numeric codes for ȵ.
Using the correct character (U+0235) ensures assistive technologies interpret phonetic symbols as intended.
Using \0235 in the CSS content property to insert ȵ via pseudo-elements.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ȵ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ȵorȵ) when escaping is required - Use
\0235in CSScontentwhen generating the symbol via pseudo-elements - Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B phonetic characters
- Distinguish ȵ (U+0235) from ɲ, ŋ, and ň in linguistic content
Don’t
- Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ȵ
- Confuse ȵ (n curl) with ɲ (n left hook), ŋ (eng), or ň (n caron)
- Put CSS escape
\0235in HTML text nodes - Double-encode numeric references in dynamically generated HTML
- Assume all fonts render ȵ identically—test across devices
Key Takeaways
Type ȵ directly, or use hex/decimal references
ȵ ȵFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0235Unicode U+0235 — LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH CURL
Used in phonetic and Sinological transcription; no named entity
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ȵ (hex), ȵ (decimal), or \0235 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ȵ. In UTF-8 you can also type ȵ directly.U+0235 (LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH CURL). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 0235, decimal 565. Used in phonetic transcription for the alveolo-palatal nasal consonant.ȵ or ȵ, or the CSS entity \0235. In UTF-8 pages you can type ȵ directly.ȵ or ȵ) is used in HTML content; CSS entity \0235 is used in stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ȵ.Explore More HTML Entities!
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