˜

See also: ~ [U+007E TILDE] and ◌̃

˜ U+02DC, ˜
SMALL TILDE
← ˛
[U+02DB] 		Spacing Modifier Letters ˝ →
[U+02DD]

Translingual

Symbol

˜

  1. (IPA, dated) an oscillating tone, such as rising–falling–rising.

Usage notes

The mark is placed before the word or syllable that bears the tone.

This symbol is effectively obsolete, having been replaced by Chao tone letters and tone diacritics.

See also
  • ˷ (a low rising–falling–rising tone)
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