Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᾿ has the Unicode code point U+1FBF. 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+1FBF to binary:
00011111 10111111. 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 10111110 10111111
GREEK PSILI·U+1FBF
᾿
Character Information
Code Point
U+1FBF
HEX
1FBF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BE BF | 11100001 10111110 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F BF | 00011111 10111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BF 1F | 10111111 00011111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F BF | 00000000 00000000 00011111 10111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BF 1F 00 00 | 10111111 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᾿
URI Encoded
%E1%BE%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+1FBF, known as the Greek Psilos, serves a crucial role in digital text representation, specifically within the realm of Ancient Greek texts. It is categorized under the block titled 'Ancient Greek Alphabet'. In typographical contexts, it is often used to represent the Ancient Greek letter Psi (Ψ/ψ), which is derived from the Phoenician letter Waw (𐤉). This character, like many other Ancient Greek letters, has evolved over time and holds immense cultural and linguistic significance. The usage of this specific character in digital text helps maintain the accuracy and integrity of ancient manuscripts that have been transcribed into modern systems, ensuring a continuous and precise transmission of knowledge and information across centuries. In academic circles and historical studies, this character is invaluable for understanding and interpreting texts written in Ancient Greek, from philosophical works to legal documents, further cementing its importance in preserving our shared cultural heritage.
How to type the ᾿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8127 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.