Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ъ has the Unicode code point U+042A. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
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 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+042A to binary:
00000100 00101010. 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:
11010000 10101010
CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER HARD SIGN·U+042A
Ъ
Character Information
Code Point
U+042A
HEX
042A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D0 AA | 11010000 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 04 2A | 00000100 00101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2A 04 | 00101010 00000100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 04 2A | 00000000 00000000 00000100 00101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2A 04 00 00 | 00101010 00000100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ъ
URI Encoded
%D0%AA
Description
U+042A, the Cyrillic Capital Letter Hard Sign, is a crucial character in digital texts representing the Cyrillic script. This specific Unicode character plays an essential role in various Slavic languages, including Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian, facilitating accurate pronunciation and text comprehension. The Hard Sign (Х) serves as a consonant in these languages, contributing to their unique phonetic structure and syntax. In linguistic contexts, the Hard Sign is vital for proper word formation and grammar rules, while its usage in digital texts ensures consistency and correctness of communication across various platforms. The character's cultural significance lies in its historical roots, tracing back to the development of the Cyrillic alphabet under the influence of Saints Cyril and Methodius during the 9th century. As a result, U+042A has a deep-rooted connection with Slavic culture, literature, and language.
How to type the Ъ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1066 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.