Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ً has the Unicode code point U+064B. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080
to0x07ff
.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thex
are 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+064B to binary:
00000110 01001011
. 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:
11011001 10001011
ARABIC FATHATAN·U+064B
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | D9 8B | 11011001 10001011 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 4B | 00000110 01001011 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 4B 06 | 01001011 00000110 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 4B | 00000000 00000000 00000110 01001011 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 4B 06 00 00 | 01001011 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+064B, Arabic Fathatan (ف), is a crucial component of the Arabic script, representing the voiced pharyngeal fricative sound /ʕ/. In digital text, this character serves as a fundamental building block for constructing words and sentences in various languages that employ the Arabic alphabet. The Unicode standard ensures its consistent representation across different platforms and applications, fostering seamless communication among users from diverse linguistic backgrounds. As an integral part of the Arabic script, U+064B plays a significant role in expressing cultural nuances, religious texts, and historical documents within the Arabic-speaking world. Its position in the alphabet and phonetic properties reflect the deep-rooted linguistic and cultural heritage of the Arabic language, which has evolved over centuries to shape the modern Arabic script used today.
How to type the ً symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1611 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.