Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ϗ has the Unicode code point U+03CF. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+03CF to binary:
00000011 11001111. 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:
11001111 10001111
GREEK CAPITAL KAI SYMBOL·U+03CF
Ϗ
Character Information
Code Point
U+03CF
HEX
03CF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CF 8F | 11001111 10001111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 03 CF | 00000011 11001111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CF 03 | 11001111 00000011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 03 CF | 00000000 00000000 00000011 11001111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CF 03 00 00 | 11001111 00000011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ϗ
URI Encoded
%CF%8F
Description
The Unicode character U+03CF, known as the Greek Capital Kai Symbol, holds a unique position in the typographical world. This particular symbol is not commonly used for general language purposes but holds significant value in digital text due to its distinct cultural and linguistic context. The Greek Capital Kai Symbol is an abbreviation of the Greek phrase "Χρόνος" ("Khronos"), meaning "time." It is often employed in digital typography, particularly in academic, historical, or mathematical fields where precision and nuance are highly valued. Its usage allows for succinct expression of complex ideas without sacrificing clarity. The symbol's rich history adds an intellectual depth to its use, connecting users with a tradition of learning and discovery that stretches back centuries. Despite its rarity in everyday digital text, the Greek Capital Kai Symbol remains an essential tool for those who need to convey precise meanings quickly and concisely.
How to type the Ϗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0975 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.