Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⷁ has the Unicode code point U+2DC1. 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+2DC1 to binary:
00101101 11000001. 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 10000001
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QYU·U+2DC1
ⷁ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2DC1
HEX
2DC1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B7 81 | 11100010 10110111 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D C1 | 00101101 11000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C1 2D | 11000001 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D C1 | 00000000 00000000 00101101 11000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C1 2D 00 00 | 11000001 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⷁ
URI Encoded
%E2%B7%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2DC1, known as the ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QYU, is a key component of the Ethiopic script, which is primarily used for writing the Amharic language. In digital text, this character holds significant importance in accurately representing the Ethiopic script and facilitating the communication of ideas and information in Amharic-speaking communities. The Ethiopic script, one of the oldest writing systems still in use today, is unique as it combines abugida principles with syllabic elements, making U+2DC1 an essential character for proper expression and interpretation within the Amharic language. The usage of this character reflects the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Ethiopia, showcasing its significance in preserving and promoting the local language, as well as fostering connections among speakers of Amharic around the world.
How to type the ⷁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11713 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.