Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ៎ has the Unicode code point U+17CE. 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+17CE to binary:
00010111 11001110. 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 10011111 10001110
KHMER SIGN KAKABAT·U+17CE
៎
Character Information
Code Point
U+17CE
HEX
17CE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9F 8E | 11100001 10011111 10001110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 CE | 00010111 11001110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CE 17 | 11001110 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 CE | 00000000 00000000 00010111 11001110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CE 17 00 00 | 11001110 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
៎
URI Encoded
%E1%9F%8E
Description
The Unicode character U+17CE is known as the "Khmer Sign Kakabat." In its typical usage within digital texts, this glyph serves a vital role in representing a specific tonal marker within the Khmer script. Specifically, it is used to denote a high falling tone, which is one of the five tones that characterize Cambodian language's phonology. The Khmer Sign Kakabat contributes significantly to the accurate representation and interpretation of words in the Khmer language, allowing for nuanced communication and understanding among native speakers. This character holds particular importance within the context of linguistic and cultural studies focused on Southeast Asian languages, as it represents an essential aspect of the tonal system that distinguishes spoken Khmer from other related languages. Furthermore, its inclusion in Unicode ensures that digital texts containing Khmer script can be accurately rendered and displayed across various platforms, thereby preserving the integrity of the language within the realm of modern technology.
How to type the ៎ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6094 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.