Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ꮌ has the Unicode code point U+13BC. 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+13BC to binary:
00010011 10111100
. 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:
11100001 10001110 10111100
CHEROKEE LETTER MO·U+13BC
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 8E BC | 11100001 10001110 10111100 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 13 BC | 00010011 10111100 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | BC 13 | 10111100 00010011 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 13 BC | 00000000 00000000 00010011 10111100 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | BC 13 00 00 | 10111100 00010011 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+13BC represents the Cherokee letter 'Mo'. This character is an essential component of the Cherokee writing system, which was developed in the 1800s by Sequoyah as a means to transcribe the Cherokee language. In digital text, U+13BC plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the linguistic heritage of the Cherokee people. The Cherokee script is unique and stands out for its syllabic nature, consisting of 85 characters, each representing a distinct sound. Unlike alphabetic scripts, where letters represent individual phonemes, Cherokee syllabary characters represent entire syllables. This feature enables the seamless and accurate representation of the vast range of sounds found in the Cherokee language. In recent years, efforts have been made to revitalize the use of the Cherokee script in digital spaces, promoting cultural preservation and linguistic diversity.
How to type the Ꮌ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5052 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.