Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㆤ has the Unicode code point U+31A4. 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+31A4 to binary:
00110001 10100100. 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:
11100011 10000110 10100100
BOPOMOFO LETTER EE·U+31A4
ㆤ
Character Information
Code Point
U+31A4
HEX
31A4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 86 A4 | 11100011 10000110 10100100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 31 A4 | 00110001 10100100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A4 31 | 10100100 00110001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 31 A4 | 00000000 00000000 00110001 10100100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A4 31 00 00 | 10100100 00110001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ㆤ
URI Encoded
%E3%86%A4
Description
The Unicode character U+31A4, known as the Bopomofo Letter EE, holds significant importance within the realm of typography and digital text communication. This unique character is primarily employed in the Zhuyin (Bopomofo) system, a phonetic notation used to represent the Mandarin Chinese language. The Zhuyin script, which dates back to the early 20th century, consists of a set of 27 symbols, each symbolizing a syllable or consonant-vowel combination. U+31A4 specifically represents the vowel "ee" in the Bopomofo system, enabling users and linguists alike to transcribe Mandarin Chinese sounds with greater accuracy. Despite its niche usage within the context of Mandarin Chinese phonetics, U+31A4 remains a vital component for both scholarly research and digital communication. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures that this character, along with other Bopomofo symbols, can be seamlessly incorporated into various digital platforms and applications, thereby preserving linguistic heritage and facilitating cross-cultural understanding. In summary, U+31A4, or the Bopomofo Letter EE, plays a crucial role in representing Mandarin Chinese phonetics within the Zhuyin (Bopomofo) system, providing users with an essential tool for transcribing and understanding this widely spoken language.
How to type the ㆤ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12708 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.