Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ኹ has the Unicode code point U+12B9. 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+12B9 to binary:
00010010 10111001. 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 10111001
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXU·U+12B9
ኹ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12B9
HEX
12B9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8A B9 | 11100001 10001010 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 B9 | 00010010 10111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B9 12 | 10111001 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 B9 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 10111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B9 12 00 00 | 10111001 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ኹ
URI Encoded
%E1%8A%B9
Description
The Unicode character U+12B9, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXU, plays a significant role in the Ethiopian language system. This character is an integral part of the Ethiopic script, which is also referred to as Ge'ez or Mäzräwa. The Ethiopic script is one of the oldest writing systems still in use today, dating back to around 300 CE. U+12B9 is a building block in the construction of words within the Ethiopian languages, which include Amharic, Tigrinya, and many other Semitic languages spoken in the region. The Ethiopic script is abugida-based, meaning that each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel. In this case, U+12B9 represents the consonant 'k' followed by the vowel 'u'. Although its usage in digital text may be less common due to language restrictions or limitations in web-based platforms, it is still used within the Ethiopian community and academic contexts for the accurate representation of these languages. As part of a writing system with deep cultural and historical significance, U+12B9 contributes to preserving linguistic diversity and the rich literary tradition of the Ethiopian languages. The Ethiopic script has been instrumental in transmitting religious texts, poetry, and secular literature throughout centuries, making it an essential component of Ethiopia's intellectual heritage.
How to type the ኹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4793 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.