Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㆹ has the Unicode code point U+31B9. 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+31B9 to binary:
00110001 10111001. 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 10111001
BOPOMOFO LETTER LH·U+31B9
ㆹ
Character Information
Code Point
U+31B9
HEX
31B9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 86 B9 | 11100011 10000110 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 31 B9 | 00110001 10111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B9 31 | 10111001 00110001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 31 B9 | 00000000 00000000 00110001 10111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B9 31 00 00 | 10111001 00110001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ㆹ
URI Encoded
%E3%86%B9
Description
The character U+31B9, BOPOMOFO LETTER LH, holds a significant position in the realm of digital typography and Unicode. It is primarily used within the context of the Bopomofo script, which was developed during the early 20th century as a phonetic writing system for transcribing Mandarin Chinese into written form. Each symbol in the Bopomofo script corresponds to a specific sound or syllable, enabling accurate pronunciation when reading text. BOPOMOFO LETTER LH specifically represents the sound /l/ followed by an unvoiced consonant. Despite its specialized usage within the Bopomofo system, U+31B9 has found broader application in various digital platforms and software that support Unicode characters. This versatility ensures accurate representation of Mandarin Chinese text across different devices and applications, contributing to the globalization and cross-cultural understanding of written language. While the Bopomofo script may not be as widely recognized as other writing systems, it remains a crucial tool in the fields of linguistics, translation, and cultural preservation. U+31B9, BOPOMOFO LETTER LH, plays an essential role in maintaining the integrity and continuity of the Mandarin Chinese language within digital platforms, reflecting the ongoing evolution and adaptation of written communication in our increasingly interconnected world.
How to type the ㆹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12729 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.