Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ኇ has the Unicode code point U+1287. 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+1287 to binary:
00010010 10000111. 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 10000111
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XOA·U+1287
ኇ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1287
HEX
1287
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8A 87 | 11100001 10001010 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 87 | 00010010 10000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 87 12 | 10000111 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 87 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 10000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 87 12 00 00 | 10000111 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ኇ
URI Encoded
%E1%8A%87
Description
The character U+1287, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE XOA, is an essential component of the Ethiopic script. It primarily serves in digital text by representing a distinct phonetic unit within the Ethiopian languages, which are predominantly spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea. As part of the Ge'ez script, the Ethiopic script has been used for over 2,000 years to write various Semitic languages, including Amharic, Tigrinya, and Tigre. U+1287 plays a crucial role in accurately transcribing the spoken language into written form, facilitating communication and preserving cultural heritage. In the context of digital text encoding, U+1287 adheres to the Unicode Standard, ensuring consistent and reliable representation across different platforms and devices. This character is an indispensable aspect of Ethiopian linguistic and cultural identity, contributing to the rich tapestry of global language diversity.
How to type the ኇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4743 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.