Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ໊ has the Unicode code point U+0ECA. 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+0ECA to binary:
00001110 11001010. 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 10001010
LAO TONE MAI TI·U+0ECA
໊
Character Information
Code Point
U+0ECA
HEX
0ECA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BB 8A | 11100000 10111011 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0E CA | 00001110 11001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CA 0E | 11001010 00001110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0E CA | 00000000 00000000 00001110 11001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CA 0E 00 00 | 11001010 00001110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
໊
URI Encoded
%E0%BB%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+0ECA, known as LAO TONE MAI TI, is a diacritical mark used in the Lao script. In digital text, it serves to modify the tone of vowels in the Lao language, which is the official language of Laos and spoken by approximately 3 million people. LAO TONE MAI TI is part of the Lao script that was derived from the Thai alphabet and adapted to represent the sounds of the Lao language. This character plays a crucial role in accurately conveying the intended meaning and tone of words in written Lao, allowing for precise communication among native speakers. Its usage is essential to maintain linguistic accuracy and cultural authenticity within digital platforms, particularly those catering to the Lao-speaking community. In terms of technical context, LAO TONE MAI TI is part of the Unicode Standard, which ensures consistent encoding and proper display across different devices and software applications.
How to type the ໊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3786 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.