Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ک has the Unicode code point U+06A9. 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+06A9 to binary:
00000110 10101001. 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:
11011010 10101001
ARABIC LETTER KEHEH·U+06A9
ک
Character Information
Code Point
U+06A9
HEX
06A9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | DA A9 | 11011010 10101001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 A9 | 00000110 10101001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A9 06 | 10101001 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 A9 | 00000000 00000000 00000110 10101001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A9 06 00 00 | 10101001 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ک
URI Encoded
%DA%A9
Description
The Arabic Letter Keheh (U+06A9) is a crucial component of the Arabic script, serving as one of the 28 basic letters in the system. It represents the consonantal sound "k" or "q" depending on its position within a word and carries significant linguistic importance as it plays a pivotal role in shaping the meaning and pronunciation of Arabic words. In digital text, the Arabic Letter Keheh is used to enable accurate representation and transmission of written content across various electronic platforms. It contributes to maintaining cultural continuity and facilitating communication within and beyond the Arabic-speaking world. The Unicode Standard, which encodes this character as U+06A9, ensures compatibility and interoperability with other text systems, making it an essential element for both native speakers and those learning the Arabic language.
How to type the ک symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1705 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.