Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ም has the Unicode code point U+121D. 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+121D to binary:
00010010 00011101. 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 10001000 10011101
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ME·U+121D
ም
Character Information
Code Point
U+121D
HEX
121D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 88 9D | 11100001 10001000 10011101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 1D | 00010010 00011101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1D 12 | 00011101 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 1D | 00000000 00000000 00010010 00011101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1D 12 00 00 | 00011101 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ም
URI Encoded
%E1%88%9D
Description
The Unicode character U+121D is an Ethiopic syllable, specifically designated as "ME". In the realm of digital text, it plays a significant role in representing and encoding the Ethiopic script, which belongs to the Abugida family of writing systems. This particular script is predominantly used for various Semitic languages, including Amharic - the official language of Ethiopia. Ethiopic syllables such as U+121D (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ME) are critical in preserving and perpetuating Ethiopian linguistic heritage and culture through digital platforms. The use of these characters helps maintain accuracy when transcribing, translating, or inputting text for documentation purposes. Furthermore, U+121D has important implications for the technical realm, as it enables the development of software programs and applications that can accurately handle, process, and display Ethiopic script content. This includes word processors, web browsers, and other digital tools, ultimately fostering inclusivity and accessibility within the global digital landscape.
How to type the ም symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4637 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.