Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㄠ has the Unicode code point U+3120. 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+3120 to binary:
00110001 00100000. 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 10000100 10100000
BOPOMOFO LETTER AU·U+3120
ㄠ
Character Information
Code Point
U+3120
HEX
3120
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 84 A0 | 11100011 10000100 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 31 20 | 00110001 00100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 20 31 | 00100000 00110001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 31 20 | 00000000 00000000 00110001 00100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 20 31 00 00 | 00100000 00110001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ㄠ
URI Encoded
%E3%84%A0
Description
The Unicode character U+3120, known as BOPOMOFO LETTER AU, holds a significant position in digital typography, specifically within the Bopomofo script system used in the Chinese language. This script system, prevalent in Mandarin pronunciation, facilitates phonetic reading and helps break down complex linguistic structures into simpler, more digestible components. The BOPOMOFO LETTER AU is one such component, representing a specific phoneme crucial for accurate pronunciation and comprehension. In terms of cultural context, the use of this character reflects the ongoing evolution of written language to cater to increasingly diverse linguistic needs and challenges. Its technical significance lies in its role as an indispensable tool in digital text, facilitating communication and understanding across various platforms and devices.
How to type the ㄠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12576 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.