Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⷉ has the Unicode code point U+2DC9. 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+2DC9 to binary:
00101101 11001001. 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 10001001
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KYU·U+2DC9
ⷉ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2DC9
HEX
2DC9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B7 89 | 11100010 10110111 10001001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D C9 | 00101101 11001001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C9 2D | 11001001 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D C9 | 00000000 00000000 00101101 11001001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C9 2D 00 00 | 11001001 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⷉ
URI Encoded
%E2%B7%89
Description
The Unicode character U+2DC9, known as the Ethiopic Syllable Kyu, plays a significant role in digital text by representing a specific syllable in the Ethiopian script. This character is an essential component of the Ethiopian orthography and helps convey meaning in the Ge'ez language, which has been used for centuries for religious texts and literature. The use of U+2DC9 showcases the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity found within the Ethiopian region. In digital text applications, this character enables accurate representation of Ethiopian languages, supporting communication and preserving linguistic history. By providing a unique code point, Unicode ensures that characters like U+2DC9 are accurately encoded and displayed across various platforms and devices, fostering global understanding and appreciation for the diverse range of human expression.
How to type the ⷉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11721 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.