Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ੁ has the Unicode code point U+0A41. 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+0A41 to binary:
00001010 01000001. 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 10101001 10000001
GURMUKHI VOWEL SIGN U·U+0A41
ੁ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A41
HEX
0A41
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A9 81 | 11100000 10101001 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 41 | 00001010 01000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 41 0A | 01000001 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 41 | 00000000 00000000 00001010 01000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 41 0A 00 00 | 01000001 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ੁ
URI Encoded
%E0%A9%81
Description
The Unicode character U+0A41 represents the "Gurmukhi Vowel Sign U" in digital texts. This specific script is predominantly used in the Gurmukhi writing system, which is employed for the Guru Granth Sahib, the religious text and living guru of the Sikhs. In this context, the character plays a crucial role in conveying vowel sounds within words, enabling accurate pronunciation and comprehension among readers who are well-versed in this script. The Gurmukhi Vowel Sign U contributes significantly to the rich cultural heritage of the Sikh religion and its literature. In terms of technical context, the character is part of the Gurmukhi block in Unicode, which consists of characters from the Punjabi language, particularly those used for writing the Guru Granth Sahib. The Gurmukhi script is considered a crucial aspect of the Sikh identity and culture, with U+0A41 being one of the many essential characters that together form this unique and vibrant system of writing.
How to type the ੁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2625 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.