Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ឤ has the Unicode code point U+17A4. 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+17A4 to binary:
00010111 10100100. 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:
11100001 10011110 10100100
KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QAA·U+17A4
ឤ
Character Information
Code Point
U+17A4
HEX
17A4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9E A4 | 11100001 10011110 10100100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 A4 | 00010111 10100100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A4 17 | 10100100 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 A4 | 00000000 00000000 00010111 10100100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A4 17 00 00 | 10100100 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ឤ
URI Encoded
%E1%9E%A4
Description
The Unicode character U+17A4, known as Khmer Independent Vowel QAA, plays a significant role in the Khmer script, which is primarily used for writing the official language of Cambodia. This character is an essential component of the script and serves as an independent vowel that can appear above consonants to modify their sound. Its typical usage in digital text allows for precise representation of the rich and expressive nuances inherent in the Khmer language, enabling accurate communication and preservation of cultural identity. As a part of the Khmer script, U+17A4 contributes to the linguistic and cultural context of Cambodia, reflecting its history, traditions, and literary heritage. By adhering to technical standards established by Unicode, this character ensures compatibility across various digital platforms and maintains the integrity of the written Khmer language in a rapidly evolving digital world.
How to type the ឤ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6052 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.