Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ጭ has the Unicode code point U+132D. 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+132D to binary:
00010011 00101101. 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 10001100 10101101
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE CHE·U+132D
ጭ
Character Information
Code Point
U+132D
HEX
132D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8C AD | 11100001 10001100 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 13 2D | 00010011 00101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2D 13 | 00101101 00010011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 13 2D | 00000000 00000000 00010011 00101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2D 13 00 00 | 00101101 00010011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ጭ
URI Encoded
%E1%8C%AD
Description
The Unicode character U+132D, known as the Ethiopic Syllable Che (ኀ), holds a significant position in digital text representation, particularly within the Ethiopian language system. It is one of many Ethiopic syllables that, when combined with other characters, form words and sentences in the Ethiopian script. This unique character serves as a crucial building block for constructing complex linguistic structures in Ethiopian languages, such as Amharic, Tigre, and Tigrinya. Its role is not only limited to written text but extends into digital communication platforms, where it enables efficient communication among native speakers of Ethiopian languages. In this way, U+132D contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage by ensuring accurate representation of Ethiopian languages in the digital realm. Additionally, its inclusion in the Unicode Standard signifies global recognition and appreciation for the linguistic diversity and richness found within these languages.
How to type the ጭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4909 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.