Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ὖ has the Unicode code point U+1F56. 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+1F56 to binary:
00011111 01010110. 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 10111101 10010110
GREEK SMALL LETTER UPSILON WITH PSILI AND PERISPOMENI·U+1F56
ὖ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1F56
HEX
1F56
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BD 96 | 11100001 10111101 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F 56 | 00011111 01010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 56 1F | 01010110 00011111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F 56 | 00000000 00000000 00011111 01010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 56 1F 00 00 | 01010110 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ὖ
URI Encoded
%E1%BD%96
Description
U+1F56 is the Unicode code point for "GREEK SMALL LETTER UPSILON WITH PSILI AND PERISPOMENI," an ancient Greek alphabetical character. In digital text, it serves as a typographical representation of this letter and allows for accurate and precise display of the unique form of Upsilon (upsilon) that featured both psi-like psili (a horizontal stroke or line above the main body of the letter) and perispoмени (an elongated tail extending downwards from the bottom of the upsilon). This specific script was employed in early inscriptions, particularly during the classical period, adding an intriguing layer of historical depth and context to the digital texts where it is used. As Unicode continues to expand its character set, characters like U+1F56 play a crucial role in preserving and representing the rich heritage of ancient Greek language and writing systems, enabling scholars and enthusiasts alike to engage with these cultural artifacts more intimately and accurately.
How to type the ὖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8022 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.