Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ʥ has the Unicode code point U+02A5. 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+02A5 to binary:
00000010 10100101. 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:
11001010 10100101
LATIN SMALL LETTER DZ DIGRAPH WITH CURL·U+02A5
ʥ
Character Information
Code Point
U+02A5
HEX
02A5
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CA A5 | 11001010 10100101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 A5 | 00000010 10100101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A5 02 | 10100101 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 A5 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 10100101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A5 02 00 00 | 10100101 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ʥ
URI Encoded
%CA%A5
Description
The Unicode character U+02A5, known as the Latin Small Letter Dz Digraph with Curl, holds a distinctive role in digital typography. It represents a specific combination of two letters within certain languages, specifically those that employ the Latin script. This digraph is often employed in linguistic contexts where the individual sounds represented by "dz" are crucial to the correct pronunciation and meaning of words. The curled form of this character adds a touch of elegance and uniqueness to its appearance, setting it apart from other letter combinations. Its use can be found predominantly in Latvian and Old Church Slavonic languages, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of the Latin script across various cultures and historical periods.
How to type the ʥ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0677 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.