Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⳣ has the Unicode code point U+2CE3. 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+2CE3 to binary:
00101100 11100011. 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 10100011
COPTIC SMALL LETTER OLD NUBIAN WAU·U+2CE3
ⳣ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2CE3
HEX
2CE3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B3 A3 | 11100010 10110011 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C E3 | 00101100 11100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E3 2C | 11100011 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C E3 | 00000000 00000000 00101100 11100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E3 2C 00 00 | 11100011 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⳣ
URI Encoded
%E2%B3%A3
Description
U+2CE3, COPTIC SMALL LETTER OLD NUBIAN WAU, is a Unicode character primarily used in digital text representations of the Old Nubian language. It serves as a crucial element in maintaining the integrity and authenticity of written texts in this ancient language, which was historically spoken by the inhabitants of the Nubian region, situated along the Nile River between Egypt and Sudan. The character holds significant cultural importance, as it allows modern users to study and engage with Old Nubian literature, inscriptions, and manuscripts. These historical texts provide valuable insights into the linguistic evolution, social history, religious beliefs, and artistic expressions of the ancient Nubians, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of their rich cultural heritage. In digital typography, U+2CE3 is employed to accurately depict Old Nubian text in various applications such as academic research, translation services, and historical document restorations. Its precise representation ensures that users can correctly interpret the meaning and nuances of the original text without the risk of miscommunication or misinterpretation. As a technical aspect, U+2CE3 is part of the Unicode Consortium's continuous effort to include and support diverse scripts from around the world. This inclusive approach ensures that all languages are represented digitally, fostering cultural preservation, language revitalization, and promoting global understanding through digital communication.
How to type the ⳣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11491 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.