Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ⲁ has the Unicode code point U+2C80. 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+2C80 to binary:
00101100 10000000. 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 10110010 10000000
COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER ALFA·U+2C80
Ⲁ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2C80
HEX
2C80
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B2 80 | 11100010 10110010 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C 80 | 00101100 10000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 80 2C | 10000000 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C 80 | 00000000 00000000 00101100 10000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 80 2C 00 00 | 10000000 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ⲁ
URI Encoded
%E2%B2%80
Description
U+2C80 is the Unicode code point for COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER ALFA, a character used in the digital representation of the Coptic language. The Coptic alphabet, from which this character is derived, has its origins in the Greek script and was later adapted by the ancient Egyptians for their native language. In digital text, U+2C80 typically represents the phoneme /a/, making it a vital component of written communication in the Coptic language. As one of the oldest documented writing systems in continuous use today, the Coptic script holds significant cultural and linguistic importance, reflecting the rich history and traditions of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The use of Unicode characters like U+2C80 ensures that digital texts can accurately preserve and convey the nuances of Coptic language and culture for present and future generations.
How to type the Ⲁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11392 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.