Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ኡ has the Unicode code point U+12A1. 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+12A1 to binary:
00010010 10100001. 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 10100001
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL U·U+12A1
ኡ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12A1
HEX
12A1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8A A1 | 11100001 10001010 10100001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 A1 | 00010010 10100001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A1 12 | 10100001 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 A1 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 10100001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A1 12 00 00 | 10100001 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ኡ
URI Encoded
%E1%8A%A1
Description
The Unicode character U+12A1, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GLOTTAL U, holds a significant role in digital text representation for the Ethiopic script. This script is primarily used to transcribe the languages of the Ethiopian region, including Amharic, Tigrinya, and several other Semitic languages spoken within the Horn of Africa and the Nile Basin. In this specific character set, "U" represents a syllable that corresponds to the glottal sound in these languages, which is produced when the vocal cords close off air passage during speech. The use of this symbol helps maintain the phonetic accuracy of digital texts written in Ethiopic script, and is essential for correct translation and communication in these linguistic communities. As an integral part of the Unicode Standard, U+12A1 contributes to the inclusion of diverse languages and scripts within digital platforms, fostering a more inclusive and accessible global online environment.
How to type the ኡ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4769 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.