Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ጒ has the Unicode code point U+1312. 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+1312 to binary:
00010011 00010010. 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 10001100 10010010
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWI·U+1312
ጒ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1312
HEX
1312
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8C 92 | 11100001 10001100 10010010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 13 12 | 00010011 00010010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 12 13 | 00010010 00010011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 13 12 | 00000000 00000000 00010011 00010010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 12 13 00 00 | 00010010 00010011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ጒ
URI Encoded
%E1%8C%92
Description
The Unicode character U+1312, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWI, is a significant element in the Ethiopic script. This script is predominantly used for writing Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia and Eritrea, as well as other Ethiopian Semitic languages. U+1312, specifically, represents a particular syllable in this script system. In digital text, such as in computing systems or the internet, this character plays an integral role. It allows for accurate representation of Ethiopic language texts, contributing to the proper understanding and communication of ideas within Ethiopia and among its diaspora communities worldwide. The Ethiopic script is a unique abugida system, which differs from the more commonly used Latin alphabet. Unlike in an alphabet where each character generally represents a single sound, in an abugida one character often represents a consonant with a default vowel sound. The default vowel can be modified by diacritics or separate vowel characters (like U+1312), making it an efficient system for expressing the rich variety of sounds found in Ethiopian Semitic languages. Therefore, this character is not only a cultural artifact but also a critical tool for digital language preservation and communication, ensuring that the Ethiopic script remains accessible in today's increasingly digital world. It reflects the importance of Unicode in supporting a wide range of scripts from around the globe, thereby fostering global communication and understanding.
How to type the ጒ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4882 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.