Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ឋ has the Unicode code point U+178B. 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+178B to binary:
00010111 10001011. 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 10001011
KHMER LETTER TTHA·U+178B
ឋ
Character Information
Code Point
U+178B
HEX
178B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9E 8B | 11100001 10011110 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 8B | 00010111 10001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8B 17 | 10001011 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 8B | 00000000 00000000 00010111 10001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8B 17 00 00 | 10001011 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ឋ
URI Encoded
%E1%9E%8B
Description
U+178B, the Khmer letter Ttha (ឌ), is a character within the Unicode standard that represents a unique letter in the Khmer alphabet. This letter holds significant cultural, linguistic, and technical importance in digital text, particularly for those using or studying the Khmer language. In its typical usage, U+178B serves as an individual phonetic unit in written Khmer, a Southeast Asian language predominantly spoken in Cambodia. Each letter in the Khmer alphabet has its own unique shape and sound value, enabling fluent readers to quickly identify words and their meanings. The Khmer script is primarily used for writing literature, newspapers, and signage in Cambodia, and it is also employed in the fields of education, religious texts, and historical documents. From a technical standpoint, U+178B ensures that digital communication systems can accurately represent and process the Khmer language. As part of the Unicode standard, this character allows for seamless interoperability between different software applications, platforms, and devices, regardless of their geographical location or the specific technology used. This has been instrumental in promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration through digital text communication. In summary, U+178B (Khmer letter Ttha) is a crucial character within the Unicode standard that represents a unique element of the Khmer alphabet. Its role in digital text extends beyond mere visual representation, as it supports the accurate preservation and processing of the Khmer language across various platforms and devices, fostering cultural exchange and literacy in the digital age.
How to type the ឋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6027 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.