Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ዏ has the Unicode code point U+12CF. 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+12CF to binary:
00010010 11001111. 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 10001011 10001111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE WOA·U+12CF
ዏ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12CF
HEX
12CF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8B 8F | 11100001 10001011 10001111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 CF | 00010010 11001111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CF 12 | 11001111 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 CF | 00000000 00000000 00010010 11001111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CF 12 00 00 | 11001111 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ዏ
URI Encoded
%E1%8B%8F
Description
U+12CF, also known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE WOA, is a significant character within the Ethiopic script, which is primarily used for writing Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia. This particular syllable holds a critical role in digital text, particularly in Unicode-based software systems and applications that support the Ethiopic script. Its usage lies in constructing words and phrases within this unique linguistic framework. Despite being one of several syllables in the Ethiopic script, U+12CF's significance isn't only limited to its individual use but extends to the broader context of the script as a whole. The Ethiopic script is a geometric abugida system, which means it uses a unique combination of symbols and phonetic principles. For instance, each letter has an inherent vowel sound, and diacritics are used to modify these sounds. The character U+12CF, when used, contributes to the cultural richness of Amharic literature, which spans centuries of historical narratives, religious texts, and contemporary works. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's liturgical texts, for example, contain some of the oldest examples of this script in use. Additionally, from a technical perspective, the character U+12CF is part of the Ethiopic extension block (U+1200 to U+1248 and U+1369 to U+137F) in Unicode, which is a system that assigns unique code points to each character. This ensures that every character across various languages and scripts are correctly rendered in digital systems worldwide. In conclusion, the usage of U+12CF not only supports Ethiopian linguistic traditions but also contributes to global text representation accuracy and diversity in the digital space.
How to type the ዏ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4815 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.