Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ნ has the Unicode code point U+1C9C. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+1C9C to binary:
00011100 10011100
. 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 10110010 10011100
GEORGIAN MTAVRULI CAPITAL LETTER NAR·U+1C9C
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 B2 9C | 11100001 10110010 10011100 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1C 9C | 00011100 10011100 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 9C 1C | 10011100 00011100 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1C 9C | 00000000 00000000 00011100 10011100 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 9C 1C 00 00 | 10011100 00011100 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The character U+1C9C, known as the Georgian Mtavruli Capital Letter Nar, plays a significant role in digital text as part of the Georgian script, which is primarily used for the Georgian language. This ancient writing system has been employed since the 5th century AD and holds an important place in world literature due to its historical roots and cultural significance. The Mtavruli script was the first form of the Georgian alphabet and is considered an artistic masterpiece, showcasing unique stylistic features. Despite being replaced by the more modern Mkhedruli script for everyday use, the Mtavruli script remains influential in the fields of typography and linguistics, inspiring various typefaces and studies on the evolution of writing systems. In a digital context, U+1C9C is used to represent the 'N' sound in Georgian, contributing to the accurate representation and preservation of the language and its rich cultural heritage.
How to type the Ნ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7324 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.