Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ቯ has the Unicode code point U+126F. 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+126F to binary:
00010010 01101111. 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 10101111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE VWA·U+126F
ቯ
Character Information
Code Point
U+126F
HEX
126F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 89 AF | 11100001 10001001 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 6F | 00010010 01101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6F 12 | 01101111 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 6F | 00000000 00000000 00010010 01101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6F 12 00 00 | 01101111 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ቯ
URI Encoded
%E1%89%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+126F, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE VWA, is an essential element in the Ethiopic script, which is primarily used for writing Amharic, one of the most widely spoken Semitic languages in Africa. This syllable character serves as a building block for crafting words and phrases in the Ethiopic script system, enabling digital text to represent the full range of phonological structures in the language. The Ethiopic script has a rich history dating back over a thousand years, and it remains an important symbol of cultural identity for Ethiopian speakers worldwide. In the realm of typography, U+126F is crucial for accurate digital representation of Amharic text, ensuring proper rendering and readability on various platforms and devices. By optimizing digital content with this Unicode character, developers and designers contribute to preserving linguistic diversity and facilitating global communication.
How to type the ቯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4719 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.