Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᫁ has the Unicode code point U+1AC1. 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+1AC1 to binary:
00011010 11000001. 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 10101011 10000001
COMBINING LEFT PARENTHESIS ABOVE LEFT·U+1AC1
᫁
Character Information
Code Point
U+1AC1
HEX
1AC1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 AB 81 | 11100001 10101011 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1A C1 | 00011010 11000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C1 1A | 11000001 00011010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1A C1 | 00000000 00000000 00011010 11000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C1 1A 00 00 | 11000001 00011010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᫁
URI Encoded
%E1%AB%81
Description
U+1AC1, also known as COMBINING LEFT PARENTHESIS ABOVE LEFT, is a specialized Unicode character used in digital text to represent an open parenthesis symbol placed above the left character. This unique symbol finds its application primarily in typography and linguistics, where it serves to highlight specific portions of text or to visually separate elements within a sentence. In certain cultural contexts, COMBINING LEFT PARENTHESIS ABOVE LEFT is used to emphasize the phonetic pronunciation of words in languages that utilize diacritical marks. For instance, it can be employed to indicate a change in intonation or stress patterns within a word or phrase. Additionally, it may be utilized in technical writing and mathematical notations to enhance clarity and readability by emphasizing certain elements within complex expressions. Despite its niche use cases, the COMBINING LEFT PARENTHESIS ABOVE LEFT character plays an essential role in enabling precise communication across languages and disciplines that require a high degree of typographical control. As Unicode continues to expand and evolve, this symbol remains a valuable tool for professionals working in typography, linguistics, and other fields where detailed text manipulation is crucial.
How to type the ᫁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6849 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.