Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ክ has the Unicode code point U+12AD. 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+12AD to binary:
00010010 10101101. 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 10101101
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KE·U+12AD
ክ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12AD
HEX
12AD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8A AD | 11100001 10001010 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 AD | 00010010 10101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AD 12 | 10101101 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 AD | 00000000 00000000 00010010 10101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AD 12 00 00 | 10101101 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ክ
URI Encoded
%E1%8A%AD
Description
The Unicode character U+12AD, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KE, plays a significant role in the Ethiopian language system, specifically in the Ge'ez script. In digital text, it is used to represent the phonetic and grammatical components of Ethiopian languages derived from Ge'ez, which serves as the backbone for various languages such as Tigrinya, Amharic, and Tigre. Its typical usage involves its incorporation into words and phrases to form complete syllables or even full-fledged words within the context of these languages. The Ethiopian script, to which ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KE belongs, is unique in that it is abugida, a writing system in which each character represents both a consonant and an inherent vowel. Therefore, U+12AD, the Ethiopic syllable 'KE,' has a specific phonetic value, contributing to the overall pronunciation of words. In terms of cultural significance, Ge'ez is not only the ancestral language of modern Ethiopian languages but also carries substantial religious importance. It is used in liturgical texts for various Ethiopian Orthodox Christian traditions and serves as a medium for religious teachings and texts. Thus, U+12AD contributes to maintaining and transmitting this vital cultural and religious heritage. From a technical standpoint, the Unicode character ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KE is part of a larger set of characters in the Ethiopic block (U+1200–U+1245), which aims to provide comprehensive digital support for the Ethiopian languages and their scripts. The inclusion of U+12AD in this block ensures accurate representation, searchability, and interoperability of Ethiopian texts across various digital platforms.
How to type the ክ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4781 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.