Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ឯ has the Unicode code point U+17AF. 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+17AF to binary:
00010111 10101111. 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 10101111
KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QE·U+17AF
ឯ
Character Information
Code Point
U+17AF
HEX
17AF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9E AF | 11100001 10011110 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 AF | 00010111 10101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AF 17 | 10101111 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 AF | 00000000 00000000 00010111 10101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AF 17 00 00 | 10101111 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ឯ
URI Encoded
%E1%9E%AF
Description
U+17AF, also known as "Khmer Independent Vowel Qe," is a Unicode character primarily used in the Khmer script, which is the writing system for the Khmer language spoken mainly in Cambodia. In digital text, this character serves as an independent vowel signifier within words and syllables, helping to convey the correct pronunciation and meaning of written Khmer content. The role of U+17AF in the Khmer script is vital for maintaining linguistic accuracy and preserving cultural context. The Khmer language has a rich history, dating back to the 9th century when it was adopted by the Angkor Empire. As a result, this character contributes to the preservation of an ancient yet living language that reflects Cambodian culture and identity. U+17AF demonstrates the technical intricacies of the Khmer script, which is written from left to right and consists of consonants and vowel signs placed above, below, or beside them. This unique script system employs independent vowels like U+17AF to denote a vowel sound without being attached to a consonant, making it an essential component for accurately transcribing the Khmer language in digital form.
How to type the ឯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6063 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.