Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࢯ has the Unicode code point U+08AF. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+08AF to binary:
00001000 10101111. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100000 10100010 10101111
ARABIC LETTER SAD WITH THREE DOTS BELOW·U+08AF
ࢯ
Character Information
Code Point
U+08AF
HEX
08AF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A2 AF | 11100000 10100010 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 AF | 00001000 10101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AF 08 | 10101111 00001000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 AF | 00000000 00000000 00001000 10101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AF 08 00 00 | 10101111 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ࢯ
URI Encoded
%E0%A2%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+08AF, Arabic Letter Sad with Three Dots Below, is a unique typographic element found in the Arabic script. Its primary role in digital text is to represent the Arabic consonant 'س' (Sad) with a diacritical mark that indicates three dots placed below the base letter. This character holds significant cultural, linguistic, and technical importance in various contexts. In Arabic typography, diacritics play an essential role in determining pronunciation, meaning, and grammatical structure. Consequently, U+08AF is utilized to convey specific nuances of the Sad sound when used within the Arabic language. Furthermore, it assists in maintaining the integrity of linguistic features, ensuring accurate communication among Arabic-speaking users worldwide. As digital technology continues to evolve, characters like U+08AF become increasingly crucial for preserving and disseminating cultural heritage and fostering inclusivity within global communication platforms.
How to type the ࢯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2223 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.