Is there a named HTML entity for lowercase z hook?

No. Use numeric codes (ȥ or ȥ) or the CSS entity \0225. In UTF-8 pages you can type ȥ directly.

HTML Entity for Lowercase Z Hook (ȥ)

Q: How do I display the lowercase z hook (ȥ) in HTML?

Use ȥ (hex), ȥ (decimal), or \0225 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for z hook. In UTF-8 you can also type ȥ directly.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the lowercase z hook?

U+0225 (LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH HOOK) in the Latin Extended-B block. Hex 0225, decimal 549. Used in African orthographies and linguistic transcription. Uppercase form is U+0224 (Ȥ).

Q: What is the difference between z hook (ȥ) and plain z?

ȥ (U+0225) is LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH HOOK—a specialized letter with a hook diacritic used in some orthographies and linguistics. Plain z (U+007A) is the standard Latin letter. They are distinct Unicode characters.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+0225

HTML Entity for Lowercase Z Hook tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase z hook (ȥ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is officially named LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH HOOK—a specialized Latin letter with a hook diacritic used in some African orthographies and linguistic transcription. It is U+0225 in the Latin Extended-B block.

Render it with ȥ, ȥ, or CSS escape \0225. There is no named HTML entity for this character. Do not confuse ȥ (z hook) with plain z (U+007A), ż (z dot above), or ʐ (z retroflex hook).

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase Z Hook Entity

Unicode U+0225

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code ȥ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ȥ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0225
Hex code       &#x0225;
HTML code      &#549;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \0225
Meaning        Latin small letter z with hook
Also called    z hook
Related        U+0224 = Ȥ (uppercase z hook)
               plain z (U+007A) = Latin letter
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase z hook (ȥ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\0225";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x0225;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#549;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase z hook (ȥ) 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 z hook (ȥ) in linguistic and transcription contexts:

Large glyphȥ

Unicode nameLatin small letter z with hook

UppercaseȤ (U+0224) — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH HOOK

Latin letterPlain z (U+007A) is the everyday Latin letter, not z hook

Not the same asplain z (U+007A) | ż (z dot above) | ʐ (z retroflex hook)

Numeric refsȥ ȥ \0225

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ȥ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0225 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ȥ uses the decimal Unicode value 549 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\0225 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: ȥ. Unicode U+0225 sits in Latin Extended-B. Uppercase equivalent: U+0224 (Ȥ). Do not confuse with plain z (U+007A) or ʐ (z retroflex hook). Use fonts with extended Latin support for reliable rendering.

✅

Use Cases

The lowercase z hook (ȥ) is commonly used in:

🌍 African orthographies

Specialized letter in some African language writing systems and transliteration schemes requiring z with hook.

📝 Linguistics & transcription

Phonetic and orthographic transcription in academic papers, dictionaries, and linguistic databases.

🔤 Education

Language learning resources and character charts teaching extended Latin letters.

📄 Academic content

Character reference pages and Unicode documentation requiring accurate z hook representation.

🌐 Digital humanities

Encoded texts and multilingual archives that include Latin Extended-B characters in HTML.

🎨 Typography

Font specimens and design references showcasing extended Latin letters with diacritics.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When building HTML from linguistic data, using ȥ or ȥ guarantees correct output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ȥ directly in UTF-8 source
Use numeric references (ȥ or ȥ) when escaping is required
Use \0225 in CSS content when generating the symbol via pseudo-elements
Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B characters
Distinguish ȥ (z hook) from plain z and other z variants

Don’t

Substitute plain z when ȥ is required for accurate transcription
Confuse ȥ (z hook, U+0225) with ʐ (z retroflex hook, IPA) or ż (z dot above)
Use the old incorrect CSS escape \00225—the correct value is \0225
Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ȥ
Put CSS escape \0225 in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

Type ȥ directly, or use hex/decimal references

ȥ ȥ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\0225

Unicode U+0225 — LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH HOOK

Latin Extended-B letter; uppercase is Ȥ (U+0224)

Previous: Lowercase Z Dot Above (ż) Next: Lowercase Z Retroflex Hook (ʐ)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the lowercase z hook (ȥ) in HTML?

Use ȥ (hex), ȥ (decimal), or \0225 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type ȥ directly.

What is the Unicode value for the lowercase z hook?

U+0225 (LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH HOOK). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 0225, decimal 549. Used in African orthographies and linguistic transcription. Uppercase form is U+0224 (Ȥ).

When should I use the z hook (ȥ) in HTML?

When displaying African language texts, linguistic transcriptions, academic content, or character references requiring the z-with-hook letter.

What is the difference between z hook (ȥ) and plain z?

ȥ (U+0225) is z with hook—a specialized Latin letter used in some orthographies and linguistics. Plain z (U+007A) is the standard lowercase letter in everyday text. They are different characters with different Unicode values.

Is there a named HTML entity for ȥ?

No. Use ȥ or ȥ in HTML, or \0225 in CSS.

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