Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ָ has the Unicode code point U+05B8. 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+05B8 to binary:
00000101 10111000. 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 10111000
HEBREW POINT QAMATS·U+05B8
ָ
Character Information
Code Point
U+05B8
HEX
05B8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D6 B8 | 11010110 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 05 B8 | 00000101 10111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B8 05 | 10111000 00000101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 05 B8 | 00000000 00000000 00000101 10111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B8 05 00 00 | 10111000 00000101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ָ
URI Encoded
%D6%B8
Description
U+05B8 HEBREW POINT QAMATS is a character from the Unicode standard, used primarily in digital text representation of the Hebrew language. As a diacritical mark or point, it serves to modify the pronunciation or meaning of surrounding characters in Hebrew text. Specifically, the HEBREW POINT QAMATS alters the sound value of the preceding consonant, transforming a guttural or velar sound into a fricative one. Its usage is most common within Hebrew-language texts, such as those found in religious scriptures and literary works. Due to its role in altering pronunciation, it plays a significant part in the accurate transmission of linguistic nuances between written and spoken Hebrew, maintaining the rich oral tradition of the language. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures that digital texts can be consistently and accurately rendered across various platforms and devices, preserving cultural and linguistic integrity for Hebrew-speaking audiences worldwide.
How to type the ָ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1464 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.