Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਈ has the Unicode code point U+0A08. 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+0A08 to binary:
00001010 00001000. 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 10001000
GURMUKHI LETTER II·U+0A08
ਈ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A08
HEX
0A08
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 88 | 11100000 10101000 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 08 | 00001010 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 0A | 00001000 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 08 | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 0A 00 00 | 00001000 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਈ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%88
Description
The Unicode character U+0A08 represents the Gurmukhi letter 'II', also known as '੨'. In the digital text world, this character plays a significant role in the Gurmukhi script, which is primarily used for writing the Punjabi language. The Gurmukhi script is an important part of the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Punjab region, encompassing both India and Pakistan. The script is not only utilized for written communication but also holds significant religious importance, as it is employed in the holy Sikh scriptures known as Guru Granth Sahib. Therefore, U+0A08 contributes to preserving and promoting the rich history and linguistic identity of the Punjabi-speaking communities worldwide.
How to type the ਈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2568 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.