Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਁ has the Unicode code point U+0A01. 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+0A01 to binary:
00001010 00000001. 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 10000001
GURMUKHI SIGN ADAK BINDI·U+0A01
ਁ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A01
HEX
0A01
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 81 | 11100000 10101000 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 01 | 00001010 00000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 01 0A | 00000001 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 01 | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 01 0A 00 00 | 00000001 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਁ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%81
Description
The Unicode character U+0A01, known as Gurmukhi Sign Adak Bindi, is a typographical symbol that holds significant importance in the Gurmukhi script, primarily used for writing Punjabi language. This character serves as a diacritic mark, assisting in differentiating between similar sounds in the script, thus playing a vital role in accurate pronunciation and interpretation of text in the language. In digital text, it is often employed to denote a specific phonetic distinction, facilitating correct pronunciation for readers familiar with Gurmukhi. The Gurmukhi script itself is deeply rooted in Sikh religious and cultural traditions, as it was developed by Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh guru, in the early 16th century. Therefore, the U+0A01 character is not only a crucial element within the realm of typography but also holds substantial linguistic and cultural significance.
How to type the ਁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2561 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.