Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⶌ has the Unicode code point U+2D8C. 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+2D8C to binary:
00101101 10001100. 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 10001100
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DOA·U+2D8C
ⶌ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2D8C
HEX
2D8C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B6 8C | 11100010 10110110 10001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D 8C | 00101101 10001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8C 2D | 10001100 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D 8C | 00000000 00000000 00101101 10001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8C 2D 00 00 | 10001100 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⶌ
URI Encoded
%E2%B6%8C
Description
The Unicode character U+2D8C, known as the Ethiopic Syllable Doa (ዷ), is an essential component of the Ethiopic script, which is primarily used for writing the Ge'ez language, a Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia. In digital text, this syllable serves as a building block for forming words and phrases in the Ethiopic script system. As part of the Ethiopic script, U+2D8C contributes to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Ethiopia, as the Ge'ez language has been historically significant in both religious and secular contexts. The Ethiopic script is also known for its unique and visually striking style, which sets it apart from other scripts worldwide. In terms of technical context, U+2D8C adheres to the Unicode Standard, ensuring interoperability across different digital platforms and facilitating accurate representation and encoding of text in various applications, including word processors, web browsers, and operating systems.
How to type the ⶌ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11660 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.