Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ٘ has the Unicode code point U+0658. 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+0658 to binary:
00000110 01011000. 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 10011000
ARABIC MARK NOON GHUNNA·U+0658
٘
Character Information
Code Point
U+0658
HEX
0658
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D9 98 | 11011001 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 58 | 00000110 01011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 58 06 | 01011000 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 58 | 00000000 00000000 00000110 01011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 58 06 00 00 | 01011000 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
٘
URI Encoded
%D9%98
Description
The Unicode character U+0658, ARABIC MARK NOON GHUNNA, plays a significant role in the Arabic language's typography and text representation. It is used to denote a pause or an interruption in the normal flow of a word or sentence within the Arabic script. This mark is typically employed after a long vowel or to separate two words that are closely related in meaning, giving readers a brief moment to process the information before moving on. The ARABIC MARK NOON GHUNNA's primary function is to ensure clarity and readability in digital text, as it separates syllables and helps to prevent misinterpretation of phrases or sentences. While its usage may seem minor, it is an essential component of accurate Arabic typography. It demonstrates the complexity and nuance of the Arabic language, reflecting a rich linguistic history that spans centuries. The character's presence in digital text emphasizes the need for comprehensive Unicode support to maintain the integrity and authenticity of various languages, including Arabic.
How to type the ٘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1624 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.