Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ξ has the Unicode code point U+039E. 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+039E to binary:
00000011 10011110. 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:
11001110 10011110
GREEK CAPITAL LETTER XI·U+039E
Ξ
Character Information
Code Point
U+039E
HEX
039E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CE 9E | 11001110 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 03 9E | 00000011 10011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 9E 03 | 10011110 00000011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 03 9E | 00000000 00000000 00000011 10011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 9E 03 00 00 | 10011110 00000011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ξ
URI Encoded
%CE%9E
Description
U+039E Greek Capital Letter XI is a character in the Unicode standard, representing a specific letter used in the Greek alphabet. In digital text, this character serves its typical role as a capitalized version of the Greek letter "ξ" (Xi). It is frequently utilized in various applications that require the use of Greek language or symbols, such as linguistics, typography, and coding systems. The Greek alphabet has been historically significant in mathematics, science, and technology, with many concepts and terms derived from it. As a result, U+039E plays a crucial role in these contexts, where the use of Greek letters lends clarity and precision to mathematical equations, scientific notations, and technical terminologies. Additionally, this character has been employed in cultural and religious texts for its historical significance in ancient Greece and other regions that used the Greek alphabet. Overall, U+039E Greek Capital Letter XI remains a vital component of digital text, fulfilling critical functions across diverse fields while maintaining its rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
How to type the Ξ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0926 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.