HEBREW PUNCTUATION NUN HAFUKHA·U+05C6

׆

Character Information

Code Point
U+05C6
HEX
05C6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation

Character Representations

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EncodingHexBinary
UTF8
D7 86
11010111 10000110
UTF16 (big Endian)
05 C6
00000101 11000110
UTF16 (little Endian)
C6 05
11000110 00000101
UTF32 (big Endian)
00 00 05 C6
00000000 00000000 00000101 11000110
UTF32 (little Endian)
C6 05 00 00
11000110 00000101 00000000 00000000
HTML Entity
׆
URI Encoded
%D7%86

Description

The Unicode character U+05C6 is referred to as HEBREW PUNCTUATION NUN HAFUKHA. In digital text, this typographical element primarily functions as a separator or a pause in Hebrew texts. It is utilized for the purpose of sectioning paragraphs or marking pauses between ideas or thoughts, thus contributing to the clarity and readability of the text. Although it might be overlooked by many readers, its usage is critical in maintaining the linguistic integrity and coherence of Hebrew texts, which are written from right to left. The HEBREW PUNCTUATION NUN HAFUKHA, like other punctuation marks, plays a vital role in conveying the intended meaning of a text. It provides readers with necessary cues about the structure and flow of the text, akin to the role of commas or periods in English texts. Therefore, it is not just an inconsequential symbol but a crucial part of the Hebrew language's syntax and semantics. When speaking about its technical context, the HEBREW PUNCTUATION NUN HAFUKHA, like all Unicode characters, can be identified by its unique code point, U+05C6, which allows for its accurate encoding and display in digital systems. This character is part of the Hebrew block within the Unicode Standard, further underlining its importance within the realm of digital typography, particularly for those working with or translating into the Hebrew language. In conclusion, while the HEBREW PUNCTUATION NUN HAFUKHA might not be a character that garners much attention, it serves an essential role in facilitating clear and effective communication in digital Hebrew texts. Its accurate application contributes to maintaining linguistic continuity and readability in these texts, demonstrating the value of even the smallest characters within the broader context of digital typography and language processing.

How to type the ׆ symbol on Windows

Hold Alt and type 1478 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.

  1. Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout

    The character ׆ has the Unicode code point U+05C6. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of 0x0080 to 0x07ff.

    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 the x are the payload bits.

    UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range
    Codepoint RangeBytesBit patternPayload length
    U+0000 - U+007F10xxxxxxx7 bits
    U+0080 - U+07FF2110xxxxx 10xxxxxx11 bits
    U+0800 - U+FFFF31110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx16 bits
    U+10000 - U+10FFFF411110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx21 bits
  2. Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:

    Convert the hexadecimal code point U+05C6 to binary: 00000101 11000110. Those are the payload bits.

  3. 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 10000110