Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ដ has the Unicode code point U+178A. 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+178A to binary:
00010111 10001010. 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 10001010
KHMER LETTER DA·U+178A
ដ
Character Information
Code Point
U+178A
HEX
178A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9E 8A | 11100001 10011110 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 8A | 00010111 10001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8A 17 | 10001010 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 8A | 00000000 00000000 00010111 10001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8A 17 00 00 | 10001010 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ដ
URI Encoded
%E1%9E%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+178A, known as "KHMER LETTER DA," holds a significant position in the Khmer script, which is primarily used for writing the Khmer language, the official language of Cambodia. This unique character plays a crucial role in digital text representation by enabling accurate communication and preservation of the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia. The Khmer script, characterized by its angular style and distinctive curvature, dates back to the 5th century AD, making it one of the oldest scripts still in use today. U+178A, as part of the Khmer alphabet, comprises 33 consonants and 23 vowel signs, which are combined to form words and sentences expressing various linguistic aspects and cultural nuances inherent to the Khmer language. The accurate digital representation of these characters ensures that this ancient script remains accessible and understandable for both native speakers and those with an interest in learning about the history and culture of Cambodia. In summary, U+178A, or "KHMER LETTER DA," is a vital component of the Khmer script, representing a crucial element in preserving and promoting the cultural and linguistic heritage of Cambodia within digital text platforms.
How to type the ដ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6026 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.