Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+2D78. 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+2D78 to binary:
00101101 01111000. 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:
11100010 10110101 10111000
CHARACTER 2D78·U+2D78
Character Information
Code Point
U+2D78
HEX
2D78
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Ideographic Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B5 B8 | 11100010 10110101 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D 78 | 00101101 01111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 78 2D | 01111000 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D 78 | 00000000 00000000 00101101 01111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 78 2D 00 00 | 01111000 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⵸
URI Encoded
%E2%B5%B8
Description
U+2D78 is a unique Unicode character representing the "Wavy Sabo" symbol. It holds great significance in the realm of typography and digital text, especially within African literature and cultural expressions. The Wavy Sabo character is often used to represent a rhythmic pattern found in traditional drumming and dance styles across West Africa. Its typical usage is to signify the varied and complex rhythms that underpin these art forms, reflecting the diversity of the region's musical heritage. While its use may be niche, it has been adopted within various African languages, including Yoruba and Hausa, and serves as a powerful visual representation of an important cultural element in these communities. The character is also used to add aesthetic appeal and expressive elements to digital text, especially within creative or artistic contexts where its distinctive form adds a unique touch. Overall, U+2D78, the Wavy Sabo symbol, stands as an emblem of African culture and a testament to the rich diversity found in global typography.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11640 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.