Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ቊ has the Unicode code point U+124A. 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+124A to binary:
00010010 01001010. 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:
11100001 10001001 10001010
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QWI·U+124A
ቊ
Character Information
Code Point
U+124A
HEX
124A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 89 8A | 11100001 10001001 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 4A | 00010010 01001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4A 12 | 01001010 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 4A | 00000000 00000000 00010010 01001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4A 12 00 00 | 01001010 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ቊ
URI Encoded
%E1%89%8A
Description
The character U+124A, known as the ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QWI, is a crucial component of the Ethiopic script, which is also referred to as Ge'ez or Classical Ethiopian. This unique script is primarily used for writing the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the Ge'ez language itself. In digital text, U+124A functions as a building block in constructing words within the Ethiopic script system. It is a syllable character, specifically representing the "q" sound followed by the short vowel "i." As such, it contributes to the phonetic structure of Ethiopian language expressions and religious texts, enabling accurate representation and communication in digital formats. The Ethiopic script holds significant cultural, linguistic, and historical importance in the region, as it has been used for centuries and continues to be a vital tool for preserving Ethiopia's literary heritage and religious traditions.
How to type the ቊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4682 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.