Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⳪ has the Unicode code point U+2CEA. 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+2CEA to binary:
00101100 11101010. 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 10101010
COPTIC SYMBOL SHIMA SIMA·U+2CEA
⳪
Character Information
Code Point
U+2CEA
HEX
2CEA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B3 AA | 11100010 10110011 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C EA | 00101100 11101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EA 2C | 11101010 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C EA | 00000000 00000000 00101100 11101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EA 2C 00 00 | 11101010 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⳪
URI Encoded
%E2%B3%AA
Description
The Unicode character U+2CEA, "COPTIC SYMBOL SHIMA SIMA," is an essential element in the representation of the ancient Coptic language. This unique symbol holds significant cultural, linguistic, and technical importance within the realm of digital text. In its typical usage, the Copic Shima Sima character serves as a phonetic or grammatical indicator in the Coptic writing system, assisting readers in understanding the intended meaning of a text. Coptic, the language of ancient Egypt, has a rich history that spans over a thousand years, from the 1st to the 17th century AD. As one of the oldest documented living languages, Coptic continues to hold considerable linguistic and historical value. The Copic Shima Sima symbol is specifically important for preserving this heritage in digital formats. The technical context surrounding U+2CEA emphasizes the need for accurate encoding to maintain the integrity of Coptic texts in digital environments. The character's precise representation ensures that researchers, scholars, and linguists can access and study these historical documents with greater ease, fostering a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and history.
How to type the ⳪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11498 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.