How to Type ĥ (H with circumflex) on Android
Need ĥ on Android for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Add Esperanto keyboard, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ĥ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard
Ĥ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ĥ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold h or use the key it adds.
Method 2: Add the Esperanto keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut
In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ĥ as the word and add a shortcut such as hci. Typing the shortcut then suggests ĥ.
How to type the capital Ĥ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ĥ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold h or use the key it adds.
Add the Esperanto keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
About the letter ĥ
ĥ is Unicode U+0125, named LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in Esperanto. A small caret (^) above a vowel. In French it often marks a vanished s (forêt from forest), in Portuguese a closed vowel, in Welsh a long vowel, and in Vietnamese a distinct vowel (â, ê, ô). See the ĥ character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
- Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
- Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ĥ on Android?
Add Esperanto keyboard.
Can I just copy and paste ĥ?
Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.
What is the Unicode code for ĥ?
U+0125. In HTML it is ĥ.
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