Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ዄ has the Unicode code point U+12C4. 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+12C4 to binary:
00010010 11000100. 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 10001011 10000100
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE KXWEE·U+12C4
ዄ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12C4
HEX
12C4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8B 84 | 11100001 10001011 10000100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 C4 | 00010010 11000100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C4 12 | 11000100 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 C4 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 11000100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C4 12 00 00 | 11000100 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ዄ
URI Encoded
%E1%8B%84
Description
The Unicode character U+12C4, known as the Ethiopic Syllable KXWEE, holds a significant position in the digital text realm, particularly within the Ethiopian language. This specific character is an integral component of the Ethiopic script, which is used to represent the various phonological units in this Semitic language family. In a cultural and linguistic context, the usage of U+12C4 contributes to the rich history and expression of the Ethiopian people. The Ethiopic script, which dates back to the 5th century AD, is one of the oldest writing systems still in use today. As a syllable, KXWEE follows the same phonetic structure as other Ethiopic syllables, where it signifies a combination of a consonant and an associated vowel sound. This allows for a diverse range of words to be expressed accurately within digital texts, thereby preserving the linguistic integrity of the Ethiopian language across various platforms and devices. Overall, U+12C4 serves as a vital element in representing the complexity and richness of the Ethiopic script and its unique phonetic system.
How to type the ዄ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4804 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.