Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ؈ has the Unicode code point U+0608. 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+0608 to binary:
00000110 00001000. 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 10001000
ARABIC RAY·U+0608
؈
Character Information
Code Point
U+0608
HEX
0608
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D8 88 | 11011000 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 08 | 00000110 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 06 | 00001000 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 08 | 00000000 00000000 00000110 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 06 00 00 | 00001000 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
؈
URI Encoded
%D8%88
Description
The Arabic Ray, represented by the Unicode character U+0608, is an important symbol in the Arabic script. In digital texts, it typically serves as a diacritical mark that modifies the phonetic value of certain letters in the Arabic alphabet, enabling more precise pronunciation and understanding of written words. This glyph has significant cultural, linguistic, and technical significance, especially within the context of Arabic typography. By accurately depicting variations in sound and meaning, it facilitates effective communication and preserves the integrity of the language's rich tradition. The Arabic Ray is an essential element of Arabic digital text, demonstrating the importance of Unicode in ensuring comprehensive support for diverse writing systems worldwide.
How to type the ؈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1544 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.