Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਚ has the Unicode code point U+0A1A. 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+0A1A to binary:
00001010 00011010. 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:
11100000 10101000 10011010
GURMUKHI LETTER CA·U+0A1A
ਚ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A1A
HEX
0A1A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 9A | 11100000 10101000 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 1A | 00001010 00011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1A 0A | 00011010 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 1A | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1A 0A 00 00 | 00011010 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਚ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%9A
Description
The character U+0A1A represents the 'GURMUKHI LETTER CA' in the Unicode standard. This specific letter is commonly used in the Gurmukhi script, which is utilized primarily for writing the Punjabi language. In digital text, it serves its linguistic function by representing a phoneme or sound unit in spoken Punjabi, contributing to the overall structure and meaning of words and sentences. The Gurmukhi script, of which 'CA' is part of, holds cultural significance for Punjabi-speaking communities, as it is closely tied to their religious and literary traditions, particularly within Sikhism. As a result, U+0A1A plays an essential role in preserving and promoting the rich linguistic heritage of these communities. In terms of technical context, the character 'CA' adheres to specific typographical standards within the Unicode system, ensuring its proper representation across various digital platforms and devices while maintaining accuracy in its visual appearance.
How to type the ਚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2586 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.