Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ২ has the Unicode code point U+09E8. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 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+09E8 to binary:
00001001 11101000. 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:
11100000 10100111 10101000
BENGALI DIGIT TWO·U+09E8
২
Character Information
Code Point
U+09E8
HEX
09E8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Decimal Digit Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A7 A8 | 11100000 10100111 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 09 E8 | 00001001 11101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E8 09 | 11101000 00001001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 09 E8 | 00000000 00000000 00001001 11101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E8 09 00 00 | 11101000 00001001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
২
URI Encoded
%E0%A7%A8
Description
The Unicode character U+09E8 is known as the "Bengali Digit Two." It plays a crucial role in digital text by representing the numeral '2' in Bengali script, which is widely used in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. This specific digit holds immense cultural significance as it is an integral part of the Bengali numerical system. The character's usage extends beyond just simple numeration; it also impacts linguistic aspects such as word formation, where it can act as a suffix to denote quantity or repetition. In typography, the accurate rendering of U+09E8 is essential for clear communication and understanding in the Bengali language. As digital communication continues to expand globally, ensuring correct representation of characters like U+09E8 becomes increasingly important for both cultural preservation and effective communication.
How to type the ২ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2536 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.