Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ቐ has the Unicode code point U+1250. 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+1250 to binary:
00010010 01010000. 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 10001001 10010000
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QHA·U+1250
ቐ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1250
HEX
1250
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 89 90 | 11100001 10001001 10010000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 50 | 00010010 01010000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 50 12 | 01010000 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 50 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 01010000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 50 12 00 00 | 01010000 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ቐ
URI Encoded
%E1%89%90
Description
U+1250, the Ethiopic Syllable Qha character, holds a pivotal position within the Ethiopic (Ge'ez) script system. This particular Unicode character primarily serves as a fundamental building block for constructing words in the ancient Ge'ez language, which is still employed for liturgical purposes by various religious groups in Ethiopia and Eritrea. In digital text, U+1250 plays an essential role in ensuring accurate representation and readability of Ethiopic texts across different platforms and devices. By adhering to the conventions of the Ethiopic script, which reads from right-to-left, this character helps maintain linguistic accuracy and coherence for readers proficient in the language. The Ethiopic script is unique in that it uses a syllabic writing system, with each character representing a combination of consonants and vowels. As such, U+1250's contribution to the overall meaning of a text extends beyond its inherent phonetic value. It collaborates with other characters to form complex syllables, thereby facilitating the precise encoding of the rich Ethiopic literary heritage. Through its inclusion in the Unicode Standard, U+1250 enables effective communication and preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity in the digital realm. Consequently, it serves as an indispensable tool for scholars, translators, and linguists engaged in the study or translation of Ethiopic texts.
How to type the ቐ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4688 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.