Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ע has the Unicode code point U+05E2. 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+05E2 to binary:
00000101 11100010. 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:
11010111 10100010
HEBREW LETTER AYIN·U+05E2
ע
Character Information
Code Point
U+05E2
HEX
05E2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D7 A2 | 11010111 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 05 E2 | 00000101 11100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E2 05 | 11100010 00000101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 05 E2 | 00000000 00000000 00000101 11100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E2 05 00 00 | 11100010 00000101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ע
URI Encoded
%D7%A2
Description
The Unicode character U+05E2 represents the Hebrew letter Ayin (הָאַיִן), which is a consonant in the modern Hebrew alphabet. It is used in digital text to encode the sound /ʝ/, similar to the English 'j' or 'y'. In traditional Hebrew script, Ayin is written as a closed loop resembling the head of an ox, but its exact shape can vary depending on the typeface and stylistic context. The letter Ayin plays a significant role in both spoken and written forms of the Hebrew language, serving as a vital component for constructing words. It often signifies a root word's third-person singular or plural form in Hebrew verb conjugation. In terms of its cultural and linguistic importance, Ayin has been used since biblical times, contributing to the rich history of written and spoken Hebrew. Today, it remains an essential letter for any study or communication involving the modern Hebrew language and script.
How to type the ע symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1506 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.