Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ϝ has the Unicode code point U+03DD. 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+03DD to binary:
00000011 11011101. 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 10011101
GREEK SMALL LETTER DIGAMMA·U+03DD
ϝ
Character Information
Code Point
U+03DD
HEX
03DD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CF 9D | 11001111 10011101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 03 DD | 00000011 11011101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DD 03 | 11011101 00000011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 03 DD | 00000000 00000000 00000011 11011101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DD 03 00 00 | 11011101 00000011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ϝ
URI Encoded
%CF%9D
Description
The Unicode character U+03DD, known as the Greek Small Letter Digamma (Γ), is a vital component of the ancient Greek alphabet. This letter holds a unique position in history as it was the precursor to both the Latin E and our modern-day English Y. Its typical usage in digital text primarily serves an essential role in linguistic studies, translations of classical texts, and within historical documents. The Digamma is a significant character in understanding the evolution of written language, highlighting how script has transformed over time. In terms of technical context, U+03DD's inclusion in Unicode ensures accurate representation across different digital platforms, enabling users to read, write, and study ancient Greek texts without compromising on authenticity or integrity.
How to type the ϝ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0989 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.