Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᷎ has the Unicode code point U+1DCE. 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+1DCE to binary:
00011101 11001110. 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 10001110
COMBINING OGONEK ABOVE·U+1DCE
᷎
Character Information
Code Point
U+1DCE
HEX
1DCE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 B7 8E | 11100001 10110111 10001110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1D CE | 00011101 11001110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CE 1D | 11001110 00011101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1D CE | 00000000 00000000 00011101 11001110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CE 1D 00 00 | 11001110 00011101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᷎
URI Encoded
%E1%B7%8E
Description
The Unicode character U+1DCE, known as the COMBINING OGONEK ABOVE, primarily serves a typographical role in digital text. It is used to indicate the presence of an ogonek, which is a diacritical mark commonly found in Slavic scripts. Specifically, it is placed above the letter 'ł' (lowercase L with an ogonek) in the Polish alphabet. The ogonek represents a palatalization of the preceding consonant, altering its pronunciation. In terms of cultural and linguistic context, the COMBINING OGONEK ABOVE is crucial for preserving the correct pronunciation and meaning of words in Polish and other Slavic languages that utilize this diacritical mark. The usage of this character ensures the accuracy of text representation, aiding in the understanding and communication of these languages both digitally and in print. When it comes to technical context, Unicode's inclusion of U+1DCE highlights its commitment to supporting a wide range of scripts and typographical marks for accurate digital representation of various languages. The COMBINING OGONEK ABOVE is essential for preserving the linguistic integrity of texts in languages that employ this diacritical mark, ensuring that they are both comprehensible and accessible across different platforms and devices.
How to type the ᷎ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7630 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.