Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ሟ has the Unicode code point U+121F. 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+121F to binary:
00010010 00011111. 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 10011111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE MWA·U+121F
ሟ
Character Information
Code Point
U+121F
HEX
121F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 88 9F | 11100001 10001000 10011111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 1F | 00010010 00011111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1F 12 | 00011111 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 1F | 00000000 00000000 00010010 00011111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1F 12 00 00 | 00011111 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ሟ
URI Encoded
%E1%88%9F
Description
U+121F, the Ethiopic Syllable MWA, is a crucial character in the Ethiopic script, which is primarily used for writing Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia. This syllabic character holds significant importance in digital text, as it enables accurate representation and transmission of traditional Ethiopian literature, religious texts, and contemporary works in the Amharic language. In terms of its role, U+121F contributes to forming a variety of Ethiopic syllables by combining with other consonantal characters, thus facilitating the creation of words and phrases within the Amharic linguistic context. The Ethiopic script is one of the oldest writing systems still in use today, dating back over 1,000 years, showcasing the rich cultural and historical heritage embedded in U+121F and its counterparts. Additionally, U+121F, along with other Ethiopic characters, plays a pivotal role in preserving linguistic identity and fostering communication among Amharic speakers in the digital age.
How to type the ሟ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4639 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.