HTML Entity for Combining Retroflex Hook Below (U+0322)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+0322
Definition
What Is the Combining Retroflex Hook Below Entity?
Combining Retroflex Hook Below is the nonspacing mark at Unicode U+0322 that draws a small hook below the preceding character. HTML5 has no named entity — use ̢ or ̢ right after a base (e.g. t̢ → t̢).
Remember
Character (combining) ̢
Unicode U+0322
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ̢
Decimal ̢
CSS escape \0322
Hex, decimal, and CSS all produce the same combining mark. Always place it immediately after the base character.
Using Hex Code: t̢
Using HTML Code: t̢
Using CSS Entity: t̢
IPA sample: t̢
How It Works
1. Hex: write the base, then ̢ — e.g. t̢ → t̢.
2. Decimal: same mark as 802 → t̢. Same visual result.
3. CSS: use \0322 in content after a base in the string (e.g. "t\0322").
4. No named form: there is no &…; name for U+0322 — stick to numeric or CSS escapes.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Combining Retroflex Hook Below.
Order
Base first, then mark
Write t̢, not ̢t. The mark attaches to the previous character.
vs U+0321
Not palatalized hook
U+0321 is combining palatalized hook below. Different IPA meaning — do not substitute.
Precomposed
Not a single letter code
Letters like ʈ (U+0288) are separate characters. U+0322 is a mark you attach to a base.
Font
Check combining support
Some fonts stack IPA hooks poorly. Prefer a font with solid Combining Diacritical Marks coverage.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\0322 belongs in CSS. ̢ / ̢ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ̢, not ̢.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Combining Retroflex Hook Below (U+0322) and its entity forms (̢, ̢, CSS \\0322) are supported in all mainstream browsers with a font that supports Combining Diacritical Marks.
✓ Universal support
Retroflex Hook Below (U+0322)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape after a base character. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes*
U+0322Full support
Bottom line: Prefer base̢ in HTML. Use \\0322 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Combining Retroflex Hook Below is U+0322 (decimal 802).
HTML: prefer base̢ (no named entity).
CSS: use \0322 inside content after a base.
Lookalike: not palatalized U+0321 or precomposed IPA letters.
One line:U+0322 → t̢ (also ̢ / CSS \0322).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ̢ (hex), ̢ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0322 in the content property. Place it immediately after the base character (e.g. t̢). There is no named HTML entity for U+0322.
U+0322 (COMBINING RETROFLEX HOOK BELOW). Hex 0322, decimal 802. It belongs to the Combining Diacritical Marks block.
No. Use ̢ or ̢ after a base character. There is no HTML5 named entity for this mark.
Use it in IPA, linguistics, and phonetic notation when a retroflex hook must sit below one letter — for example t̢ written as t̢.
U+0322 is combining retroflex hook below. U+0321 is combining palatalized hook below. Similar placement, different phonetic meaning — do not swap them.
No. U+0322 is a combining mark after any base. Characters like ʈ (U+0288) are separate precomposed letters with their own code points.
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Did you know?
Combining Retroflex Hook Below is Unicode U+0322 (decimal 802) — in Combining Diacritical Marks. HTML5 has no named entity — use ̢ or ̢ right after a base character (e.g. t̢ → t̢). Related: palatalized hook below U+0321.
