Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⶇ has the Unicode code point U+2D87. 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+2D87 to binary:
00101101 10000111. 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 10110110 10000111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE COA·U+2D87
ⶇ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2D87
HEX
2D87
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B6 87 | 11100010 10110110 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D 87 | 00101101 10000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 87 2D | 10000111 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D 87 | 00000000 00000000 00101101 10000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 87 2D 00 00 | 10000111 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⶇ
URI Encoded
%E2%B6%87
Description
The character U+2D87, or ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE COA, plays a significant role within the realm of Unicode typography, specifically in digital text representation for the Ethiopic script. In this script, which is primarily used to write Amharic and other Ethiopian Semitic languages, each character represents a specific syllable or phoneme, making it distinct from other scripts that utilize a more alphabetic structure. The U+2D87 character is crucial for accurate digital representation of the Ethiopic language, allowing for efficient communication and cultural preservation in the digital age. Its significance lies not only within its specific usage but also as part of the broader context of the Ethiopic script, which has a rich history dating back over a thousand years and remains widely used today in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and other parts of the Horn of Africa. By accurately representing syllables through characters like U+2D87, digital text ensures that the nuances of the Ethiopic language are preserved and can be shared across various platforms and with diverse audiences worldwide.
How to type the ⶇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11655 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.