Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ಾ has the Unicode code point U+0CBE. 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+0CBE to binary:
00001100 10111110. 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 10111110
KANNADA VOWEL SIGN AA·U+0CBE
ಾ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0CBE
HEX
0CBE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B2 BE | 11100000 10110010 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0C BE | 00001100 10111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BE 0C | 10111110 00001100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0C BE | 00000000 00000000 00001100 10111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BE 0C 00 00 | 10111110 00001100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ಾ
URI Encoded
%E0%B2%BE
Description
U+0CBE is a character in the Unicode Standard that represents the Kannada vowel sign "AA" (अआ). This character plays a crucial role in digital text representation of the Kannada script, which is one of the four Dravidian languages predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka and by Kannadigas worldwide. The Kannada script has its roots in the 5th century AD, making it one of the oldest extant scripts still in use today. In digital text, U+0CBE is used to denote the vowel sound "aa" (अआ) when placed over consonants in Kannada words. This vowel sign, like other characters in the Kannada script, follows a specific order and positioning rules to indicate the correct pronunciation of words. Its accurate usage is essential for preserving linguistic integrity and facilitating effective communication in the Kannada language. As an integral part of the Unicode Standard, U+0CBE ensures that digital content can be accurately displayed, edited, and processed across various platforms and devices, promoting cultural exchange and understanding of diverse languages worldwide.
How to type the ಾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3262 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.