Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ಅ has the Unicode code point U+0C85. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 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+0C85 to binary:
00001100 10000101. 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:
11100000 10110010 10000101
KANNADA LETTER A·U+0C85
ಅ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0C85
HEX
0C85
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B2 85 | 11100000 10110010 10000101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0C 85 | 00001100 10000101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 85 0C | 10000101 00001100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0C 85 | 00000000 00000000 00001100 10000101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 85 0C 00 00 | 10000101 00001100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ಅ
URI Encoded
%E0%B2%85
Description
U+0C85, known as KANNADA LETTER A, is a crucial character within the Kannada script used in digital text. The Kannada script, one of the 21 scripts of the Indian subcontinent, forms an essential part of the Dravidian family of languages. The Kannada language is predominantly spoken in the southern state of Karnataka, India. In a cultural context, the Kannada script has been utilized for over a thousand years and plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich literary heritage of the region. Technically speaking, U+0C85 represents the initial consonant 'A' in the Kannada alphabet, which has a unique phonetic value different from its English counterpart. Its proper use and placement in text are essential for accurate translation and communication of Kannada language content in digital platforms, ensuring that the language's nuances and cultural significance are preserved and appreciated globally.
How to type the ಅ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3205 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.