Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ಸ has the Unicode code point U+0CB8. 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+0CB8 to binary:
00001100 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:
11100000 10110010 10111000
KANNADA LETTER SA·U+0CB8
ಸ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0CB8
HEX
0CB8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B2 B8 | 11100000 10110010 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0C B8 | 00001100 10111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B8 0C | 10111000 00001100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0C B8 | 00000000 00000000 00001100 10111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B8 0C 00 00 | 10111000 00001100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ಸ
URI Encoded
%E0%B2%B8
Description
The Unicode character U+0CB8, also known as KANNADA LETTER SA, is a unique symbol used within the Kannada script, which represents one of the four major Dravidian languages spoken predominantly in the Indian state of Karnataka. In digital text, it serves its primary purpose of conveying meaning when used within the context of written Kannada language. The character holds significant cultural and linguistic relevance, as the Kannada script is deeply rooted in the rich history and tradition of the region. U+0CB8 (KANNADA LETTER SA) plays a crucial role in maintaining the linguistic integrity and diversity of the Kannada language, contributing to its expressive power and unique identity. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard allows for seamless interoperability and facilitates communication across various digital platforms and applications, ensuring the continued preservation and propagation of this vital Dravidian language.
How to type the ಸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3256 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.