Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ກ has the Unicode code point U+0E81. 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+0E81 to binary:
00001110 10000001. 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:
11100000 10111010 10000001
LAO LETTER KO·U+0E81
ກ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0E81
HEX
0E81
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BA 81 | 11100000 10111010 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0E 81 | 00001110 10000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 81 0E | 10000001 00001110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0E 81 | 00000000 00000000 00001110 10000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 81 0E 00 00 | 10000001 00001110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ກ
URI Encoded
%E0%BA%81
Description
The Unicode character U+0E81 is known as LAO LETTER KO, which is a fundamental element in the Lao script used for writing the Lao language. In digital text, it serves a vital role by representing a specific phonetic sound or syllable when utilized within written content. The Lao script is an essential part of the rich cultural heritage of Laos and the surrounding regions, with its origins tracing back to the 15th century. U+0E81's inclusion in the Unicode Standard underscores the importance of preserving and promoting linguistic diversity around the world. The use of this character and others like it helps maintain the integrity of Lao literature, historical documents, and modern communication in Laos, demonstrating the significance of accurate typography and character encoding systems in facilitating global understanding and appreciation for diverse languages and scripts.
How to type the ກ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3713 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.