Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ؟ has the Unicode code point U+061F. 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+061F to binary:
00000110 00011111. 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:
11011000 10011111
ARABIC QUESTION MARK·U+061F
؟
Character Information
Code Point
U+061F
HEX
061F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D8 9F | 11011000 10011111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 1F | 00000110 00011111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1F 06 | 00011111 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 1F | 00000000 00000000 00000110 00011111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1F 06 00 00 | 00011111 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
؟
URI Encoded
%D8%9F
Description
The Unicode character U+061F, known as the Arabic Question Mark, plays a pivotal role in the realm of digital text, specifically within languages that utilize the Arabic script. This character is designed to facilitate communication by serving as an interrogative symbol, aiding readers in discerning the intent of a given sentence or phrase. In digital contexts, it can be used within both informal and formal texts to indicate doubt, confusion, or the solicitation of information. Due to its linguistic significance and widespread use across various Arabic-speaking communities, this character has garnered considerable cultural and technical relevance. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures proper rendering and compatibility across different platforms, fostering inclusivity and accessibility for speakers of languages that employ the Arabic script. In essence, the Arabic Question Mark (U+061F) is a vital tool in facilitating communication and understanding within the vast and diverse Arabic-speaking world.
How to type the ؟ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1567 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.