Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਫ has the Unicode code point U+0A2B. 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+0A2B to binary:
00001010 00101011. 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 10101011
GURMUKHI LETTER PHA·U+0A2B
ਫ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A2B
HEX
0A2B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 AB | 11100000 10101000 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 2B | 00001010 00101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2B 0A | 00101011 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 2B | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2B 0A 00 00 | 00101011 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਫ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%AB
Description
The Unicode character U+0A2B, known as Gurmukhi Letter Pha (ਫ), is a crucial component of the Gurmukhi script, primarily used for writing the Punjabi language. This particular letter carries significant cultural and linguistic importance within the Punjabi-speaking communities across India, Pakistan, and globally. In digital text, U+0A2B plays an essential role in enabling accurate and authentic representation of Punjabi literature, religious texts, and modern communications. The Gurmukhi script is a highly developed writing system with a rich history dating back to the 13th century. The Punjabi language, which uses this script, is spoken by millions of people worldwide, particularly in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi, as well as in Pakistan's Punjab province. U+0A2B, Gurmukhi Letter Pha, is one of the 36 consonants in the Gurmukhi script. It is derived from the Brahmi script, which is considered one of the oldest Indian writing systems, with roots tracing back to at least the 3rd century BCE. The Gurmukhi script, including U+0A2B, has been standardized and widely adopted in digital environments, ensuring that the Punjabi language can be accurately transcribed, preserved, and transmitted across generations and geographies. The character U+0A2B is part of a larger set of Unicode characters, collectively called the Gurmukhi block (U+0A05 to U+0A7F), which includes letters, punctuation marks, and other symbols used in Punjabi-language text. The inclusion of these characters in the Unicode Standard demonstrates a commitment to preserving linguistic diversity and providing equal representation for all languages in digital communication.
How to type the ਫ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2603 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.