Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ፞ has the Unicode code point U+135E. 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+135E to binary:
00010011 01011110. 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:
11100001 10001101 10011110
ETHIOPIC COMBINING VOWEL LENGTH MARK·U+135E
፞
Character Information
Code Point
U+135E
HEX
135E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8D 9E | 11100001 10001101 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 13 5E | 00010011 01011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 5E 13 | 01011110 00010011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 13 5E | 00000000 00000000 00010011 01011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 5E 13 00 00 | 01011110 00010011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
፞
URI Encoded
%E1%8D%9E
Description
The Unicode character U+135E, known as the ETHIOPIC COMBINING VOWEL LENGTH MARK, is an essential component in Ethiopic script typography. This character serves a crucial role in digital text by helping to differentiate long and short vowels in written Amharic, Tigrinya, and other Ethiopian Semitic languages. In these languages, vowel length can significantly alter the meaning of words, making the accurate application of this combining mark essential for clear communication. The ETHIOPIC COMBINING VOWEL LENGTH MARK is part of a family of Unicode characters that include various Ethiopic vowel marks and modifiers, which when combined with consonants, create full syllables within the Ethiopian script. This character specifically indicates a long vowel sound when placed above or below a base letter in Ethiopian scripts. This character is also significant in the context of cultural preservation and digital inclusion. The ETHIOPIC COMBINING VOWEL LENGTH MARK, along with other Ethiopic Unicode characters, has played an essential role in maintaining linguistic integrity and facilitating communication on digital platforms for the millions of Ethiopian speakers worldwide. As a result, this character's accurate representation and usage contribute significantly to the linguistic richness and cultural identity of the Ethiopian people.
How to type the ፞ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4958 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.