Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ໋ has the Unicode code point U+0ECB. 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+0ECB to binary:
00001110 11001011. 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 10111011 10001011
LAO TONE MAI CATAWA·U+0ECB
໋
Character Information
Code Point
U+0ECB
HEX
0ECB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BB 8B | 11100000 10111011 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0E CB | 00001110 11001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CB 0E | 11001011 00001110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0E CB | 00000000 00000000 00001110 11001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CB 0E 00 00 | 11001011 00001110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
໋
URI Encoded
%E0%BB%8B
Description
The Unicode character U+0ECB, known as the "Lao Tone Mai Catawa," holds significant importance in the Lao language and digital text representation. This character is predominantly used to denote a specific tone pattern in Lao, an essential aspect of the language's phonetic system. Lao, the official language of Laos, is a member of the Tai-Kadai family of languages and relies heavily on its unique tonal qualities for effective communication. U+0ECB specifically represents the "Mai Catawa" tone, which contributes to the differentiation between homophonic words or phrases in written form. In digital text, this character allows for precise representation of the Lao language's nuances and plays a crucial role in preserving its cultural identity. The accurate depiction of U+0ECB is vital for maintaining linguistic integrity and facilitating seamless communication among Lao speakers worldwide.
How to type the ໋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3787 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.