Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ⳃ has the Unicode code point U+2CC2. 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+2CC2 to binary:
00101100 11000010. 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 10110011 10000010
COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER CROSSED SHEI·U+2CC2
Ⳃ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2CC2
HEX
2CC2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B3 82 | 11100010 10110011 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C C2 | 00101100 11000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C2 2C | 11000010 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C C2 | 00000000 00000000 00101100 11000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C2 2C 00 00 | 11000010 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ⳃ
URI Encoded
%E2%B3%82
Description
The Unicode character U+2CC2 represents the Copric Capital Letter Crossed Shei (COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER CROSSED SHEI). This specific symbol is part of the ancient Coptic script, which was developed around the 1st century AD in Egypt and used primarily for writing the Coptic language. The Coptic language is an offshoot of the ancient Egyptian language, spoken by the Christian community in Egypt during the late antiquity period. In digital text, U+2CC2 serves a crucial role as it helps preserve and represent the original form of ancient texts in the field of historical linguistics, religious studies, and Egyptology. The Coptic script is written from right to left, which is a unique characteristic that sets it apart from other scripts. The crossed shei is formed by combining the shei (a grapheme used as both an independent letter and a dependent form) with a horizontal stroke connecting it to another shei, forming a cross-like shape. The Copric Capital Letter Crossed Shei carries significant cultural and linguistic importance due to its use in religious texts, particularly those associated with the Coptic Orthodox Church. The script played a vital role in the translation of the Bible into the Coptic language, making it accessible to the Egyptian Christian community. In conclusion, U+2CC2 is an essential character for scholars and researchers studying ancient languages, scripts, and religious texts. Its accurate representation in digital text ensures that this unique piece of history can be preserved and understood by future generations.
How to type the Ⳃ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11458 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.