Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ዤ has the Unicode code point U+12E4. 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+12E4 to binary:
00010010 11100100. 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 10100100
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZHEE·U+12E4
ዤ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12E4
HEX
12E4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8B A4 | 11100001 10001011 10100100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 E4 | 00010010 11100100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E4 12 | 11100100 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 E4 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 11100100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E4 12 00 00 | 11100100 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ዤ
URI Encoded
%E1%8B%A4
Description
U+12E4, the Ethiopic Syllable Zhee, is a unique character within the Unicode system, specifically designed for representing the Ethiopian language's phonetic structure. Its primary role in digital text is to enable accurate transcription and display of Ethiopian texts, which utilize a syllabary-based script rather than an alphabet. The Ethiopic Syllable Zhee is crucial for preserving the linguistic integrity of these texts, as it represents the consonant-vowel combination "Zh" in the Ethiopian language. The Ethiopic Syllable Zhee is part of the broader Ethiopic script, which has been used for centuries to write Amharic and other Semitic languages spoken in Ethiopia. This script's unique characteristics distinguish it from the more widely known alphabetic scripts. In addition, the Ethiopic Syllable Zhee is part of the Ethiopian orthography system that uses a syllabary-based approach to writing, where each character represents a syllable instead of individual letters. This structure allows for greater flexibility and expressiveness in representing the nuances of the Ethiopian languages. The use of U+12E4 and other characters from the Ethiopic script is essential for preserving the cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Ethiopian people. By incorporating these characters into digital text, it becomes possible to accurately transcribe and share texts in Ethiopian languages without compromising their unique characteristics. As a result, U+12E4 plays a vital role in promoting literacy, education, and cultural exchange for speakers of Ethiopian languages in the digital age.
How to type the ዤ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4836 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.