Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ⲩ has the Unicode code point U+2CA8. 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+2CA8 to binary:
00101100 10101000. 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 10101000
COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER UA·U+2CA8
Ⲩ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2CA8
HEX
2CA8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B2 A8 | 11100010 10110010 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C A8 | 00101100 10101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A8 2C | 10101000 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C A8 | 00000000 00000000 00101100 10101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A8 2C 00 00 | 10101000 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ⲩ
URI Encoded
%E2%B2%A8
Description
The Unicode character U+2CA8 represents the COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER UA, a crucial symbol within the Coptic alphabet. In digital text, this character serves as an essential component for accurately transcribing and encoding texts written in the ancient Egyptian language of Coptic. This script is primarily associated with the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Christian community that resided in Egypt during the Roman era. U+2CA8 holds significant cultural and linguistic value, as it represents the specific phoneme /u/, allowing for accurate representation of Coptic vocabulary. It is important to note the technical aspect of this character in terms of its Unicode classification and usage within digital systems, enabling seamless exchange and interpretation of texts across various platforms and devices. The COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER UA contributes to a comprehensive understanding of ancient Egyptian culture, language, and religious practices, reflecting the rich heritage of this historical period.
How to type the Ⲩ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11432 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.