Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਣ has the Unicode code point U+0A23. 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+0A23 to binary:
00001010 00100011. 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 10100011
GURMUKHI LETTER NNA·U+0A23
ਣ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A23
HEX
0A23
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 A3 | 11100000 10101000 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 23 | 00001010 00100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 23 0A | 00100011 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 23 | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 23 0A 00 00 | 00100011 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਣ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+0A23, known as GURMUKHI LETTER NNA, is a vital element in the Gurmukhi script. This script is predominantly used for writing the Punjabi language, which is spoken by millions of people across India and Pakistan. In digital text, this character plays a crucial role in accurately representing the Punjabi language online, enabling clear communication and preserving cultural heritage. The Gurmukhi script has been utilized since the 16th century, with its origins traced back to the time of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The character U+0A23 contributes to the rich linguistic diversity of India and Pakistan, providing a means for Punjabi speakers to express their thoughts, beliefs, and history in their native script.
How to type the ਣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2595 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.