Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⷛ has the Unicode code point U+2DDB. 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+2DDB to binary:
00101101 11011011. 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 10110111 10011011
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GYAA·U+2DDB
ⷛ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2DDB
HEX
2DDB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B7 9B | 11100010 10110111 10011011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D DB | 00101101 11011011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DB 2D | 11011011 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D DB | 00000000 00000000 00101101 11011011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DB 2D 00 00 | 11011011 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⷛ
URI Encoded
%E2%B7%9B
Description
The character U+2DDB, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GYAA, plays a significant role in the Ethiopic script system. Its primary usage is found in digital text, where it serves as a fundamental building block for forming words within the Ethiopian language family. This script has been in use since the 5th century and forms part of the Ge'ez language, which remains a sacred language for many Ethiopians. In terms of technical context, U+2DDB contributes to the complexity and richness of Ethiopic typography, showcasing its cultural and linguistic heritage through a unique set of syllabary characters. As an expert in Unicode and typography, it is essential to recognize the importance of characters like U+2DDB in preserving and promoting diverse languages and writing systems worldwide.
How to type the ⷛ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11739 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.