Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᷝ has the Unicode code point U+1DDD. 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+1DDD to binary:
00011101 11011101. 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 10110111 10011101
COMBINING LATIN SMALL LETTER L·U+1DDD
ᷝ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1DDD
HEX
1DDD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 B7 9D | 11100001 10110111 10011101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1D DD | 00011101 11011101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DD 1D | 11011101 00011101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1D DD | 00000000 00000000 00011101 11011101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DD 1D 00 00 | 11011101 00011101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᷝ
URI Encoded
%E1%B7%9D
Description
The character U+1DDD, commonly referred to as the "COMBINING LATIN SMALL LETTER L", is a unique typographical element within the realm of Unicode. Its primary function is to serve as a modifier character that can be combined with other letters in digital text. This enables the creation of specific accent marks or diacritics, which are often essential in numerous languages for accurate pronunciation and meaning. U+1DDD doesn't have a standalone role in digital text, but when combined with other characters, it forms part of several alphabetic scripts and languages, primarily those that use the Latin script. However, its usage is relatively niche and not as widely utilized as some other Unicode characters due to the specific requirements needed for it to function correctly. Despite its specialized role, U+1DDD plays a crucial part in linguistic diversity by enabling accurate representation of certain words or phrases in digital text. For instance, this character could be used in combination with other letters to form accented versions of the letter 'l', which might be essential for specific dialects or languages. In terms of cultural and linguistic context, U+1DDD's role is somewhat technical rather than overtly cultural. However, it still contributes significantly to maintaining language integrity in digital environments, ensuring accurate representation of a wide range of linguistic nuances that might otherwise be lost in translation or transcription.
How to type the ᷝ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7645 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.