Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ኦ has the Unicode code point U+12A6. 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+12A6 to binary:
00010010 10100110. 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 10100110
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL O·U+12A6
ኦ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12A6
HEX
12A6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8A A6 | 11100001 10001010 10100110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 A6 | 00010010 10100110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A6 12 | 10100110 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 A6 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 10100110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A6 12 00 00 | 10100110 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ኦ
URI Encoded
%E1%8A%A6
Description
U+12A6 is a specific character in Unicode, known as the Ethiopic Syllable Glottal O. Unicode is a computing industry standard for the consistent encoding, representation, and handling of text expressed in all of the world's writing systems. The use of Unicode characters like U+12A6 enables accurate and reliable digital communication across diverse languages and scripts. The Ethiopic Syllable Glottal O is a fundamental component of the Ethiopian script system, which belongs to the family of Abugida scripts, including Amharic, Tigre, and several other languages spoken in Ethiopia. In this script system, each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel 'a', and diacritics are used to modify the vowels and to indicate tone. In digital text, U+12A6 serves as a building block for words in languages that use the Ethiopic script. This character is not merely a stylistic choice or decorative element; it plays a crucial role in accurately representing the phonetic and grammatical structure of the language. Its accurate representation and encoding are essential for digital communication, translation services, and electronic publishing in languages that use this script system. In summary, U+12A6 is an integral character within the Ethiopic script system, contributing to the accurate representation and communication of multiple languages spoken across Ethiopia and beyond. Its role in digital text emphasizes the importance of Unicode in preserving linguistic diversity and enabling global understanding.
How to type the ኦ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4774 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.