Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ቇ has the Unicode code point U+1247. 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+1247 to binary:
00010010 01000111. 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 10000111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QOA·U+1247
ቇ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1247
HEX
1247
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 89 87 | 11100001 10001001 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 47 | 00010010 01000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 47 12 | 01000111 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 47 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 01000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 47 12 00 00 | 01000111 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ቇ
URI Encoded
%E1%89%87
Description
The Unicode character U+1247, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QOA, is a fundamental building block of the Ethiopian script. In digital text, it serves as a single unit of a syllable, contributing to the formation of words and phrases in Ethiopian languages such as Amharic and Tigrinya. ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QOA belongs to the Ethiopic script family, which is one of the oldest writing systems in the world, with its origins dating back to the 4th century AD. This character is part of a larger set of Ethiopic characters, including letters, punctuation marks, and symbols, all of which are essential for accurately transcribing and representing the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. In the context of typography, ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE QOA adheres to specific rules of arrangement and spacing, ensuring proper flow and readability in Ethiopian text. As digital technologies continue to evolve and provide greater access to diverse scripts and languages, characters like U+1247 play a crucial role in preserving and promoting linguistic diversity on the global stage.
How to type the ቇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4679 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.