Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ቿ has the Unicode code point U+127F. 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+127F to binary:
00010010 01111111. 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 10001001 10111111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE CWA·U+127F
ቿ
Character Information
Code Point
U+127F
HEX
127F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 89 BF | 11100001 10001001 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 7F | 00010010 01111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7F 12 | 01111111 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 7F | 00000000 00000000 00010010 01111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7F 12 00 00 | 01111111 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ቿ
URI Encoded
%E1%89%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+127F is an Ethiopic syllable character known as "CWA." In digital text, this character primarily serves the purpose of representing individual phonemes in the Ethiopic script, which is used to write various Ethiopian languages such as Amharic, Tigre, and Tigrinya. The Ethiopic script has a unique writing system that combines abugida elements with syllabary characteristics, making this character essential for maintaining linguistic accuracy in the digital realm. CWA, like other Ethiopic syllable characters, plays a vital role in accurately transcribing spoken sounds in Ethiopian languages. The use of U+127F and other Ethiopic script characters allows for precise communication in these languages across digital platforms, contributing to the cultural preservation and linguistic expression of Ethiopian communities worldwide. In summary, the Unicode character U+127F is a crucial component of the Ethiopic script, which facilitates accurate representation of spoken sounds in various Ethiopian languages. By enabling digital communication in these languages, this character helps preserve cultural heritage and fosters linguistic expression for Ethiopian speakers.
How to type the ቿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4735 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.