Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਜ has the Unicode code point U+0A1C. 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+0A1C to binary:
00001010 00011100. 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 10011100
GURMUKHI LETTER JA·U+0A1C
ਜ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A1C
HEX
0A1C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 9C | 11100000 10101000 10011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 1C | 00001010 00011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1C 0A | 00011100 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 1C | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1C 0A 00 00 | 00011100 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਜ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%9C
Description
The Unicode character U+0A1C, known as the "Gurmukhi Letter Ja," is a vital symbol within the Gurmukhi script, which predominantly serves for the Punjabi language. Gurmukhi script is not only utilized in the Punjabi language but also employed to write Sikh religious texts, such as the sacred Guru Granth Sahib. In digital text, U+0A1C plays a crucial role in maintaining linguistic integrity and facilitating accurate representation of the Punjabi and Sikh cultural heritage. The character contributes to the overall legibility and clarity of the written text, enabling effective communication among speakers of these languages. With an increase in digital literacy and accessibility of technology, characters like U+0A1C have become indispensable for preserving linguistic diversity and fostering cultural understanding across the globe.
How to type the ਜ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2588 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.