Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ឪ has the Unicode code point U+17AA. 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+17AA to binary:
00010111 10101010. 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 10101010
KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL QUUV·U+17AA
ឪ
Character Information
Code Point
U+17AA
HEX
17AA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9E AA | 11100001 10011110 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 AA | 00010111 10101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AA 17 | 10101010 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 AA | 00000000 00000000 00010111 10101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AA 17 00 00 | 10101010 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ឪ
URI Encoded
%E1%9E%AA
Description
The Unicode character U+17AA, known as Khmer Independent Vowel Quuv, holds a significant position in the Khmer script, an abugida writing system predominantly used for written communication in Cambodia and parts of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. This particular character is categorized under the "Khmer" block of Unicode. Typically found in digital texts, U+17AA serves as a phonetic symbol, representing the independent vowel sound "quuv," which is characterized by a distinct 'u'-like shape. The Khmer script has been in existence since the 9th century, and its unique blend of alphabetic and syllabic elements makes it a rich and complex system. U+17AA stands out for its vital role in capturing the nuances of the Khmer language's phonetic structure and maintaining the cultural integrity of this ancient writing tradition in the digital realm.
How to type the ឪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6058 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.