Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ቷ has the Unicode code point U+1277. 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+1277 to binary:
00010010 01110111. 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 10110111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE TWA·U+1277
ቷ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1277
HEX
1277
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 89 B7 | 11100001 10001001 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 77 | 00010010 01110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 77 12 | 01110111 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 77 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 01110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 77 12 00 00 | 01110111 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ቷ
URI Encoded
%E1%89%B7
Description
The character U+1277, also known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE TWA, holds a significant position in the realm of digital text, particularly within the Ethiopic script. As an integral component of this script, it plays a crucial role in transcribing and encoding the Ethiopic language, which is predominantly spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea. The character's primary function is to represent the syllable 'Twa', a vital building block for constructing words in the Ethiopic language. In terms of cultural context, the Ethiopic script, which includes characters like U+1277, has been used for over 2,000 years, reflecting a rich and ancient tradition of writing. This script was standardized in the 9th century AD and has since undergone several modifications to accommodate the phonetic nuances of the Ethiopic language. The introduction of Unicode characters like U+1277 allows for the digital representation of the Ethiopic language, enabling its continued use in modern technology and digital communication while preserving its historical significance.
How to type the ቷ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4727 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.