Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᾰ has the Unicode code point U+1FB0. 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+1FB0 to binary:
00011111 10110000. 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 10110000
GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA WITH VRACHY·U+1FB0
ᾰ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1FB0
HEX
1FB0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BE B0 | 11100001 10111110 10110000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F B0 | 00011111 10110000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B0 1F | 10110000 00011111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F B0 | 00000000 00000000 00011111 10110000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B0 1F 00 00 | 10110000 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᾰ
URI Encoded
%E1%BE%B0
Description
U+1FB0, the Greek Small Letter Alpha with Vrachy, is a unique character within the Unicode standard, serving a specific role in digital text. This typographical symbol is derived from the Greek alphabet and represents a particular variant of the lowercase letter alpha, denoted by an upward-pointing hook at the base of the character. The vrachy (upward hook) serves as a diacritical mark, altering the pronunciation or indicating a specific linguistic feature in certain dialects. While its usage may be less common compared to standard alpha, it remains a vital element in preserving the richness and diversity of Greek language expressions in digital formats. This character's inclusion in the Unicode system is crucial for accurate representation and communication within digital text, particularly for those working with the Greek language or studying typography and linguistics.
How to type the ᾰ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8112 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.