Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ኣ has the Unicode code point U+12A3. 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+12A3 to binary:
00010010 10100011. 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 10001010 10100011
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL AA·U+12A3
ኣ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12A3
HEX
12A3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8A A3 | 11100001 10001010 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 A3 | 00010010 10100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A3 12 | 10100011 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 A3 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 10100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A3 12 00 00 | 10100011 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ኣ
URI Encoded
%E1%8A%A3
Description
U+12A3 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL AA) is a unique character in the Unicode Standard, specifically used for representing the Ethiopic syllable "AA" with a glottal sound. This character plays an essential role in digital text by enabling accurate representation and encoding of the Ethiopic script. As part of the Ge'ez script, which has been used for over 2,000 years, U+12A3 contributes to the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is mainly used in the Amharic language, one of the most widely spoken Semitic languages, with millions of speakers in the Horn of Africa. The character's usage adheres to specific linguistic rules and conventions, showcasing its importance in preserving and promoting the Ethiopian language and culture. Additionally, U+12A3 is crucial for developers, translators, and typographers working with digital text in the Ethiopic script, as it ensures accurate encoding and display of the glottal sound "AA" across various platforms and devices.
How to type the ኣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4771 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.