Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਿ has the Unicode code point U+0A3F. 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+0A3F to binary:
00001010 00111111. 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 10111111
GURMUKHI VOWEL SIGN I·U+0A3F
ਿ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A3F
HEX
0A3F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 BF | 11100000 10101000 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 3F | 00001010 00111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3F 0A | 00111111 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 3F | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3F 0A 00 00 | 00111111 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਿ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+0A3F, known as the "Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I," is a significant element within the Gurmukhi script system. This script system is widely used for writing the Punjabi language, which is predominantly spoken in Punjab, India and the Pakistani province of Punjab. The Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I holds a crucial role in this script by marking the first vowel sound, 'a', in words. It contributes to differentiating similar-sounding consonant clusters and ensures clear communication among Punjabi speakers. In the digital text world, the Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I serves as a necessary tool for precise representation of Punjabi texts online, facilitating accurate translations and the preservation of linguistic heritage in the age of digitization. The character's cultural significance extends beyond its linguistic function, as it is deeply ingrained in the religious context of the Sikh faith, which also uses the Gurmukhi script for their sacred texts, the Guru Granth Sahib.
How to type the ਿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2623 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.