Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ዙ has the Unicode code point U+12D9. 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+12D9 to binary:
00010010 11011001. 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 10011001
ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZU·U+12D9
ዙ
Character Information
Code Point
U+12D9
HEX
12D9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 8B 99 | 11100001 10001011 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 12 D9 | 00010010 11011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D9 12 | 11011001 00010010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 12 D9 | 00000000 00000000 00010010 11011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D9 12 00 00 | 11011001 00010010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ዙ
URI Encoded
%E1%8B%99
Description
The Unicode character U+12D9, or ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE ZU, holds significant importance in the Ethiopian language system. In digital text, it primarily serves as a building block for constructing words within the Ge'ez script, the ancient writing system used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. The character represents a specific phoneme or sound unit that contributes to the formation of syllables within the Ethiopian languages. Its usage is rooted in the rich linguistic history and cultural heritage of these regions, showcasing their distinct identity. U+12D9's accurate representation is crucial for preserving and promoting Ethiopian language resources, enhancing digital communication within these communities, and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
How to type the ዙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4825 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.