Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ঈ has the Unicode code point U+0988. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+0988 to binary:
00001001 10001000
. 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 10100110 10001000
BENGALI LETTER II·U+0988
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E0 A6 88 | 11100000 10100110 10001000 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 09 88 | 00001001 10001000 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 88 09 | 10001000 00001001 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 09 88 | 00000000 00000000 00001001 10001000 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 88 09 00 00 | 10001000 00001001 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+0988, known as BENGALI LETTER II, plays a crucial role in the Bengali script. In digital text, it serves to represent the consonant 'ক' (ka) when followed by certain vowel signs, including 'ি', 'ী', and 'ু'. This character is vital for accurate representation of the Bengali language, which is primarily spoken in Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura. The script features a rich history, dating back to the 1st century AD, and has evolved over time, incorporating influences from various cultures and languages. As an essential component of the Bengali writing system, BENGALI LETTER II contributes to preserving the linguistic heritage and facilitating communication among millions of Bengali speakers worldwide.
How to type the ঈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2440 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.