Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ٭ has the Unicode code point U+066D. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
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 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+066D to binary:
00000110 01101101. 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 10101101
ARABIC FIVE POINTED STAR·U+066D
٭
Character Information
Code Point
U+066D
HEX
066D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D9 AD | 11011001 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 6D | 00000110 01101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6D 06 | 01101101 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 6D | 00000000 00000000 00000110 01101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6D 06 00 00 | 01101101 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
٭
URI Encoded
%D9%AD
Description
The Unicode character U+066D is known as the Arabic Five Pointed Star. In its typical usage within digital text, it serves an essential role in representing the Arabic language's alphabetic characters. This particular symbol is not a standalone character but rather a part of several Arabic letters when they are displayed using certain font styles. The Arabic Five Pointed Star plays a significant role in the Arabic script, particularly when using scripts like Thuluth or Ruq'ah, where some of the characters have this star embedded within them. It is essential to note that its prominence and usage can be influenced by the font used for displaying text, as some may include the Five Pointed Star more frequently than others. The Arabic Five Pointed Star's inclusion in Unicode ensures compatibility across various software platforms and devices, promoting accurate representation of the Arabic language digitally. As a result, it plays a crucial role in preserving linguistic heritage while allowing for seamless communication and exchange of information in the Arabic language worldwide.
How to type the ٭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1645 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.