Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ⲣ has the Unicode code point U+2CA2. 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+2CA2 to binary:
00101100 10100010. 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 10100010
COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER RO·U+2CA2
Ⲣ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2CA2
HEX
2CA2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B2 A2 | 11100010 10110010 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C A2 | 00101100 10100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A2 2C | 10100010 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C A2 | 00000000 00000000 00101100 10100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A2 2C 00 00 | 10100010 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ⲣ
URI Encoded
%E2%B2%A2
Description
The character U+2CA2, known as COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER RO, is a key figure in the Coptic alphabet, which is primarily used for writing the Coptic language, the liturgical language of the Coptic Orthodox Church. In digital text and typography, it serves as a vital element for representing the sounds and phonetics of the Coptic language, playing a significant role in preserving and promoting this ancient Egyptian linguistic heritage. The Coptic alphabet, which has its roots in the Greek script, is composed of 24 letters and, like most ancient scripts, includes both uppercase (capital) and lowercase forms. COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER RO specifically represents the voiced uvular trill or approximant sound, as well as having a unique position in the alphabetical sequence. In terms of cultural significance, the Coptic language is integral to the identity and history of Egypt, reflecting centuries of religious and cultural development. Despite its declining usage in everyday life due to the prevalence of Modern Egyptian Arabic, the study and preservation of the Coptic language remains important for understanding ancient Christian Egyptian texts, including manuscripts and inscriptions from various historical periods.
How to type the Ⲣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11426 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.