Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⷓ has the Unicode code point U+2DD3. 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+2DD3 to binary:
00101101 11010011. 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 10010011
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XYAA·U+2DD3
ⷓ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2DD3
HEX
2DD3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B7 93 | 11100010 10110111 10010011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D D3 | 00101101 11010011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D3 2D | 11010011 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D D3 | 00000000 00000000 00101101 11010011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D3 2D 00 00 | 11010011 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⷓ
URI Encoded
%E2%B7%93
Description
The Unicode character U+2DD3, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XYAA, plays a significant role in the Ethiopic script used for the Amharic language. It is an integral component of this writing system, which has been utilized for over 2,000 years to transcribe the Ethiopian languages such as Amharic, Tigrinya, and others spoken by millions of people across the Horn of Africa. In digital text, U+2DD3 is employed to represent the combination of the Ethiopic consonants "X" and "Y" followed by the semivowel "A." This syllable block facilitates accurate and efficient typing of words in the Amharic language, aiding in both written communication and literacy education. The Ethiopic script is unique due to its abugida structure, where each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel, simplifying the process of writing and reading. In conclusion, U+2DD3 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XYAA) is an essential element in the Ethiopic script system, contributing to the rich linguistic heritage and communication of the Amharic language and its related dialects.
How to type the ⷓ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11731 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.