Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ಋ has the Unicode code point U+0C8B. 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+0C8B to binary:
00001100 10001011. 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 10001011
KANNADA LETTER VOCALIC R·U+0C8B
ಋ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0C8B
HEX
0C8B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B2 8B | 11100000 10110010 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0C 8B | 00001100 10001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8B 0C | 10001011 00001100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0C 8B | 00000000 00000000 00001100 10001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8B 0C 00 00 | 10001011 00001100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ಋ
URI Encoded
%E0%B2%8B
Description
U+0C8B, also known as KANNADA LETTER VOCALIC R, is a unique character found in the Unicode standard. In digital text, it plays a crucial role in representing the Kannada language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka and parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. The Kannada script belongs to the Dravidian family of scripts, and U+0C8B is one of its 49 characters that make up the Kannada alphabet. As a vocalic letter in the Kannada script, U+0C8B contributes to the accurate representation of the phonetics, syntax, and grammar of the language. It also helps maintain linguistic integrity and facilitate communication among Kannada speakers worldwide. In a technical context, U+0C8B follows the Unicode standard, enabling seamless integration with modern digital platforms and technologies, thereby preserving the cultural heritage of the Kannada language for future generations.
How to type the ಋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3211 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.