Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ϼ has the Unicode code point U+03FC. 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+03FC to binary:
00000011 11111100. 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 10111100
GREEK RHO WITH STROKE SYMBOL·U+03FC
ϼ
Character Information
Code Point
U+03FC
HEX
03FC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CF BC | 11001111 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 03 FC | 00000011 11111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FC 03 | 11111100 00000011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 03 FC | 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FC 03 00 00 | 11111100 00000011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ϼ
URI Encoded
%CF%BC
Description
The Unicode character U+03FC represents the Greek letter "Rho" with a stroke (Greek Rho With Stroke Symbol). In digital text, this character is utilized to convey specific linguistic or technical information. It plays a vital role in typography and is often used in mathematical, scientific, and engineering contexts due to its unique symbolism. Its usage can be traced back to ancient Greek language and scripts, where it was employed as part of the Greek alphabet. The character's distinctive stroke distinguishes it from other similar characters in digital text, enhancing readability and clarity. In modern typography, the Greek Rho With Stroke Symbol is often used for its aesthetic appeal and symbolic significance. Its accurate representation in digital text relies on proper encoding using Unicode standards to ensure consistency across various platforms and applications.
How to type the ϼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1020 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.