Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ժ has the Unicode code point U+053A. 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+053A to binary:
00000101 00111010. 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:
11010100 10111010
ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER ZHE·U+053A
Ժ
Character Information
Code Point
U+053A
HEX
053A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D4 BA | 11010100 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 05 3A | 00000101 00111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3A 05 | 00111010 00000101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 05 3A | 00000000 00000000 00000101 00111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3A 05 00 00 | 00111010 00000101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ժ
URI Encoded
%D4%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+053A, known as the ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER ZHE (ჯ), holds a significant position in the Armenian alphabet, serving as a crucial element in digital text communication and representation of the Armenian language. As an integral part of this ancient script, it is used to represent specific phonetic sounds unique to Armenian, which are critical for accurate translation and preservation of linguistic integrity. The character's distinctiveness stems from its cultural and historical roots, making it a vital component in digital typography for the Armenian language. Its usage extends beyond linguistic contexts, playing a role in various aspects of Armenian culture and identity expression through literature, digital arts, and other forms of media. In summary, U+053A is an essential character in the realm of Unicode and typography, playing a pivotal role in representing the richness and nuances of the Armenian language, culture, and heritage in the digital world.
How to type the Ժ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1338 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.