Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ֦ has the Unicode code point U+05A6. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+05A6 to binary:
00000101 10100110. 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:
11010110 10100110
HEBREW ACCENT MERKHA KEFULA·U+05A6
֦
Character Information
Code Point
U+05A6
HEX
05A6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D6 A6 | 11010110 10100110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 05 A6 | 00000101 10100110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A6 05 | 10100110 00000101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 05 A6 | 00000000 00000000 00000101 10100110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A6 05 00 00 | 10100110 00000101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
֦
URI Encoded
%D6%A6
Description
The Unicode character U+05A6 is known as HEBREW ACCENT MERKHA KEFULA. This character is a typographical accent used in the Hebrew language to modify vowel sounds. It plays a significant role in digital text, particularly for those who use Hebrew-based software or engage with digital content in the Hebrew language. In linguistic terms, its primary function is to indicate specific pronunciation and stress patterns within words, which is essential for accurate communication in spoken and written Hebrew. The accent itself is part of a larger family of accents used in the Hebrew alphabet called "Niqqud." Merkha Kefula specifically denotes a short 'o' sound and can be combined with other accents to convey more nuanced pronunciations. While it may not be widely recognized outside of Hebrew-speaking communities, its importance for accurate language representation in digital text cannot be overstated. In the context of modern typography and linguistic preservation, characters like U+05A6 are vital for ensuring the integrity and accessibility of the Hebrew language across various platforms and mediums.
How to type the ֦ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1446 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.