Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ኀ has the Unicode code point U+1280. 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+1280 to binary:
00010010 10000000. 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 10001010 10000000
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XA·U+1280
ኀ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1280
HEX
1280
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8A 80 | 11100001 10001010 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 80 | 00010010 10000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 80 12 | 10000000 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 80 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 10000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 80 12 00 00 | 10000000 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ኀ
URI Encoded
%E1%8A%80
Description
The character U+1280, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XA, plays a significant role in Ethiopian language systems. In digital text, it is typically used to represent a specific syllable within the Ethiopic script, which forms part of the Ge'ez language family. This script has been employed for over 2,000 years, serving as a medium for religious texts, literature, and inscriptions. U+1280's presence contributes to preserving the linguistic heritage and cultural identity of Ethiopia and its neighboring regions, where the Ge'ez language is still spoken and studied. It's important to note that this character, like others within the Ethiopic script, may be less familiar to users outside of these areas due to its distinct appearance and unique set of rules for usage and pronunciation. However, advancements in digital text processing have made it easier for scholars, linguists, and enthusiasts around the world to access and learn about this ancient yet vibrant system of writing.
How to type the ኀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4736 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.