0x094A

0x094A is the hexadecimal representation of the Unicode code point U+094A, which is the Devanagari Vowel Sign Vocalic R. The character is named DEVANAGARI VOWEL SIGN VOCALIC R and is used as a combining diacritic rather than a standalone letter. In decimal terms, U+094A corresponds to 2378. It is part of the Devanagari block, which ranges from U+0900 to U+097F.

As a combining mark, 0x094A modifies a base consonant to indicate the vocalic “ṛ” sound. It is employed in Devanagari-based scripts such as Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, and Sanskrit to form syllables that include the syllabic r sound. The sign itself does not occupy a full character on its own; instead, it attaches to the consonant to produce the intended vowel-consonant combination. The exact visual rendering of the sign varies with the font and rendering engine, but it typically appears above or near the base consonant.

In Unicode terminology, 0x094A is categorized as a non-spacing mark (Mn). Its behavior is defined within the normal text processing model as a dependent vowel sign, meaning it relies on a preceding consonant letter for its full typographic form. This code point, like other Devanagari vowel signs, supports the representation of a wide range of Indic orthographies in digital text and is essential for accurately encoding languages that use the Devanagari script.