Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ׀ has the Unicode code point U+05C0. 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+05C0 to binary:
00000101 11000000. 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 10000000
HEBREW PUNCTUATION PASEQ·U+05C0
׀
Character Information
Code Point
U+05C0
HEX
05C0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D7 80 | 11010111 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 05 C0 | 00000101 11000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C0 05 | 11000000 00000101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 05 C0 | 00000000 00000000 00000101 11000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C0 05 00 00 | 11000000 00000101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
׀
URI Encoded
%D7%80
Description
The Unicode character U+05C0, known as HEBREW PUNCTUATION PASEQ, holds a significant role in digital text, particularly within the Hebrew language. It is utilized to denote a specific type of pause or break, providing readers with cues for pauses within a text, but not necessarily full stops or commas. This punctuation mark is unique to Hebrew typography and is essential for maintaining accurate meaning and intonation in written texts when read aloud, especially in more formal settings such as academic writing or speeches. Its use allows for the preservation of the nuanced inflections and pauses that are integral to the Hebrew language's rhythmic flow. Despite its critical function within the Hebrew typographical system, it is often overlooked due to less familiarity among non-Hebrew speakers and limited usage in digital communication. Nevertheless, this punctuation mark remains an indispensable tool for maintaining clarity and accuracy in written Hebrew.
How to type the ׀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1472 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.