Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ֽ has the Unicode code point U+05BD. 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+05BD to binary:
00000101 10111101. 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 10111101
HEBREW POINT METEG·U+05BD
ֽ
Character Information
Code Point
U+05BD
HEX
05BD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D6 BD | 11010110 10111101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 05 BD | 00000101 10111101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BD 05 | 10111101 00000101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 05 BD | 00000000 00000000 00000101 10111101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BD 05 00 00 | 10111101 00000101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ֽ
URI Encoded
%D6%BD
Description
The Unicode character U+05BD, HEBREW POINT METEG, is a unique aspect of the Hebrew alphabet and holds significant cultural, linguistic, and typographic relevance. In digital text, it represents the Hebrew letter "מ" (mem), which is one of 22 letters in the Hebrew script used for writing the modern Hebrew language. HEBREW POINT METEG plays a crucial role in typography as it denotes the placement and positioning of diacritical marks, also known as niqqud or vowel points, that indicate pronunciation and accentuation in Hebrew text. These diacritical marks are essential for accurate reading and comprehension of the language and are used to differentiate between words that may otherwise appear identical. The HEBREW POINT METEG is a vital component of digital typography for Hebrew, ensuring clarity and precision in written communication.
How to type the ֽ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1469 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.