Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+0603. 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+0603 to binary:
00000110 00000011. 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 10000011
ARABIC SIGN SAFHA·U+0603
Character Information
Code Point
U+0603
HEX
0603
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Format
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D8 83 | 11011000 10000011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 03 | 00000110 00000011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 03 06 | 00000011 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 03 | 00000000 00000000 00000110 00000011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 03 06 00 00 | 00000011 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
؃
URI Encoded
%D8%83
Description
The Unicode character U+0603, known as the Arabic Sign Safha, is a vital symbol within the Arabic script. In digital text, it plays a pivotal role in shaping the orthography of numerous dialects spoken throughout Middle Eastern and North African regions. As a typographical element, the Safha often represents a pause or a slight break in speech, indicating where one word ends and another begins. This is significant for both native speakers and those learning Arabic, as it aids in understanding the rhythm and flow of the language. The character's primary linguistic context lies within the Arabic writing system, which is characterized by its unique blend of short, long vowels, and various diacritical marks. Despite being less prominent compared to other Arabic characters such as Alif (U+0627) or Ba (U+0634), U+0603's significance in text rendering should not be understated. It is instrumental in maintaining the linguistic integrity of Arabic texts, and its use contributes to the rich cultural heritage that this language embodies.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1539 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.