Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ደ has the Unicode code point U+12F0. 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+12F0 to binary:
00010010 11110000. 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 10001011 10110000
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE DA·U+12F0
ደ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12F0
HEX
12F0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8B B0 | 11100001 10001011 10110000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 F0 | 00010010 11110000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F0 12 | 11110000 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 F0 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 11110000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F0 12 00 00 | 11110000 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ደ
URI Encoded
%E1%8B%B0
Description
U+12F0 is the Unicode code point for the Ethiopic syllable DA. In digital text, this character plays a significant role in representing and encoding written Amharic, one of the most widely spoken Semitic languages. The Ethiopian alphabet, which includes this symbol, is a 25-letter script derived from the Ge'ez language. U+12F0 is part of the Ethiopic Extended range, specifically in the "Ethiopic Syllables" block introduced in Unicode version 3.1. The inclusion of this character in digital text allows for accurate and consistent representation of Amharic texts across various platforms, facilitating communication, translation, and preservation of cultural heritage. By focusing on accuracy and technical specificity, U+12F0 contributes to the global understanding and appreciation of Ethiopian languages and literature.
How to type the ደ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4848 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.