Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ያ has the Unicode code point U+12EB. 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+12EB to binary:
00010010 11101011. 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 10101011
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE YAA·U+12EB
ያ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12EB
HEX
12EB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8B AB | 11100001 10001011 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 EB | 00010010 11101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EB 12 | 11101011 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 EB | 00000000 00000000 00010010 11101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EB 12 00 00 | 11101011 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ያ
URI Encoded
%E1%8B%AB
Description
The Unicode character U+12EB, known as ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE YAA, is a significant glyph within the Ethiopic script. In digital text, this character represents the consonant 'y' followed by the vowel 'aa'. Its typical usage can be found in written Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it serves as a phonetic symbol for the sound represented. Amharic, an Afro-Asiatic Semitic language, is written from right to left using the Ethiopic script, which is one of the oldest writing systems in the world with origins dating back to the 4th century AD. The script encompasses 231 unique characters including consonants, vowel signs, and modifiers. U+12EB contributes to this rich linguistic heritage by representing a fundamental phonetic element in Amharic. From a technical perspective, the character is part of the Ethiopic Unicode block (U+1200-U+165F), which includes other characters from the Amharic language and related Ethiopian languages. It adheres to the Unicode Standard's principles, which aim to provide a unique number for every character across all scripts worldwide. In cultural and linguistic contexts, U+12EB exemplifies the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous writing systems. The Ethiopic script has played a crucial role in documenting Amharic literature, religious texts, and legal documents throughout history. As a result, characters like U+12EB hold substantial cultural significance, connecting modern Ethiopians to their rich linguistic past and heritage.
How to type the ያ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4843 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.