Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ق has the Unicode code point U+0642. 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+0642 to binary:
00000110 01000010
. 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 10000010
ARABIC LETTER QAF·U+0642
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | D9 82 | 11011001 10000010 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 42 | 00000110 01000010 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 06 | 01000010 00000110 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 42 | 00000000 00000000 00000110 01000010 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 06 00 00 | 01000010 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Arabic letter Qaf, represented by the Unicode character U+0642, is an essential component of the Arabic script system. In digital text, it serves as a fundamental building block for constructing words in various modern Arabic languages such as Modern Standard Arabic and numerous regional dialects. As the 17th letter in the Arabic alphabet, Qaf holds a significant position and is often used as a base for forming other letters through diacritics or ligatures. Its unique shape distinguishes it from other similar letters in the script, enabling efficient reading and writing of text. The Qaf's distinct cultural and linguistic context is essential to understanding the rich history and evolution of the Arabic script, which has been employed for over 1,400 years. This character plays a crucial role in preserving and transmitting Arabic language heritage across generations, solidifying its importance in digital text and beyond.
How to type the ق symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1602 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.