CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER A WITH BREVE·U+04D0

Ӑ

Character Information

Code Point
U+04D0
HEX
04D0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter

Character Representations

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EncodingHexBinary
UTF8
D3 90
11010011 10010000
UTF16 (big Endian)
04 D0
00000100 11010000
UTF16 (little Endian)
D0 04
11010000 00000100
UTF32 (big Endian)
00 00 04 D0
00000000 00000000 00000100 11010000
UTF32 (little Endian)
D0 04 00 00
11010000 00000100 00000000 00000000
HTML Entity
Ӑ
URI Encoded
%D3%90

Description

The Unicode character U+04D0 represents the Cyrillic Capital Letter A with Breve (А). It is a key component of modern Cyrillic script used in various languages such as Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian, and many others. In digital text, this character serves its primary function by enabling accurate representation and transmission of these languages. The Cyrillic script has its origins rooted in the First Bulgarian Empire during the 9th century, which was instrumental in spreading Christianity across Eastern Europe. Over time, the script has evolved to accommodate various linguistic changes and cultural adaptations. The Breve (˘) diacritical mark above the letter "A" signifies a short vowel sound that distinguishes it from the long vowel represented by "А" without the Breve. This distinction is crucial in pronunciation, as well as for grammar and syntax rules within these languages. In terms of technical context, U+04D0 plays an important role in encoding systems like Unicode and Windows Code Page 1251 (Windows-1251), ensuring the preservation of linguistic identity while facilitating seamless communication and information exchange between different digital platforms and applications. The accurate representation of this character contributes to the broader goal of promoting cultural diversity, fostering global understanding, and preserving linguistic heritage through digital mediums.

How to type the Ӑ symbol on Windows

Hold Alt and type 1232 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.

  1. Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout

    The character Ӑ has the Unicode code point U+04D0. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of 0x0080 to 0x07ff.

    Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format: 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx
    Where the x are the payload bits.

    UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range
    Codepoint RangeBytesBit patternPayload length
    U+0000 - U+007F10xxxxxxx7 bits
    U+0080 - U+07FF2110xxxxx 10xxxxxx11 bits
    U+0800 - U+FFFF31110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx16 bits
    U+10000 - U+10FFFF411110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx21 bits
  2. Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:

    Convert the hexadecimal code point U+04D0 to binary: 00000100 11010000. Those are the payload bits.

  3. 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:
    11010011 10010000