Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ἴ has the Unicode code point U+1F3C. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
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 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+1F3C to binary:
00011111 00111100. 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 10111100 10111100
GREEK CAPITAL LETTER IOTA WITH PSILI AND OXIA·U+1F3C
Ἴ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1F3C
HEX
1F3C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BC BC | 11100001 10111100 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F 3C | 00011111 00111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3C 1F | 00111100 00011111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F 3C | 00000000 00000000 00011111 00111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3C 1F 00 00 | 00111100 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ἴ
URI Encoded
%E1%BC%BC
Description
U+1F3C is a unique typographical character within the Unicode system, representing the Greek Capital Letter Iota with Psiili and Oxia (U+1F3C). In digital text, this character serves a specific role by providing an accurate representation of this particular letter combination from the Greek alphabet. The inclusion of Psiili and Oxia adds distinct visual elements to the character, making it visually unique when compared to other Greek capital letters. While U+1F3C may not be commonly used in everyday digital communication, its presence within the Unicode system allows for a more comprehensive representation of the Greek language and the diverse ways in which the Greek alphabet can be expressed. This character's inclusion within the Unicode standard demonstrates an ongoing commitment to supporting linguistic diversity and accurate typographical representation across various digital platforms.
How to type the Ἴ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7996 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.