Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࣳ has the Unicode code point U+08F3. 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+08F3 to binary:
00001000 11110011. 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 10100011 10110011
ARABIC SMALL HIGH WAW·U+08F3
ࣳ
Character Information
Code Point
U+08F3
HEX
08F3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A3 B3 | 11100000 10100011 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 F3 | 00001000 11110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F3 08 | 11110011 00001000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 F3 | 00000000 00000000 00001000 11110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F3 08 00 00 | 11110011 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ࣳ
URI Encoded
%E0%A3%B3
Description
The Unicode character U+08F3, Arabic Small High Waaw (أَ), is a vital component of the Arabic script system. This character holds immense importance in digital text as it helps maintain linguistic integrity across different platforms and applications. It represents an open-ended 'a' sound in Arabic, which occurs at the end of words or before certain consonants, thereby playing a crucial role in both pronunciation and comprehension. In terms of cultural significance, the Arabic script is one of the oldest writing systems still in use today, dating back to around 400 AD. It has been instrumental in preserving the Islamic religion's teachings and spread across numerous countries, influencing various linguistic and cultural aspects. The Arabic script is read from right to left, which distinguishes it from most other scripts globally. Technically speaking, U+08F3 is part of the Extended Arabic Presentation Forms-D (U+0869 - U+08AF) block introduced in Unicode 6.0. This block comprises additional glyph forms for use in digital text for better representation and readability on various devices, particularly those using non-Arabic scripts or rendering technologies. These presentation forms are designed to ensure accurate depiction of the Arabic script's nuances even when presented on non-Arabic systems or within non-native software environments. In summary, U+08F3, Arabic Small High Waaw, plays a pivotal role in preserving linguistic and cultural integrity while accommodating digital text representation. Its significance lies not only in its function as a phonetic component but also as an essential aspect of maintaining the richness and diversity of Arabic script across different devices and environments.
How to type the ࣳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2291 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.