Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᪻ has the Unicode code point U+1ABB. 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+1ABB to binary:
00011010 10111011. 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 10101010 10111011
COMBINING PARENTHESES ABOVE·U+1ABB
᪻
Character Information
Code Point
U+1ABB
HEX
1ABB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 AA BB | 11100001 10101010 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1A BB | 00011010 10111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BB 1A | 10111011 00011010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1A BB | 00000000 00000000 00011010 10111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BB 1A 00 00 | 10111011 00011010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᪻
URI Encoded
%E1%AA%BB
Description
The Unicode character U+1ABB, COMBINING PARENTHESES ABOVE, is a typographical element used to place parentheses marks above the base text in digital typography. This character is primarily employed to add emphasis or visual interest to text by placing these common punctuation symbols in an unconventional position. While it may not have any direct linguistic function, U+1ABB can be utilized for creative purposes in various digital platforms and programming languages that support Unicode characters. In certain cultures, such as Japan, where typographical elements are often used to add aesthetic appeal or indicate specific intonation, the COMBINING PARENTHESES ABOVE character might find a niche application. However, it is essential to remember that overusing such characters could disrupt the readability of the text and potentially confuse readers.
How to type the ᪻ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6843 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.