Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ິ has the Unicode code point U+0EB4. 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+0EB4 to binary:
00001110 10110100. 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 10110100
LAO VOWEL SIGN I·U+0EB4
ິ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0EB4
HEX
0EB4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BA B4 | 11100000 10111010 10110100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0E B4 | 00001110 10110100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B4 0E | 10110100 00001110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0E B4 | 00000000 00000000 00001110 10110100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B4 0E 00 00 | 10110100 00001110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ິ
URI Encoded
%E0%BA%B4
Description
The Unicode character U+0EB4, known as LAO VOWEL SIGN I, is a critical element in the Thai language. In digital text, it serves as a diacritical mark that modifies the basic vowel sound of the preceding consonant. By combining with a base letter, it forms distinct syllables essential for accurate pronunciation and comprehension of the Thai language. The LAO VOWEL SIGN I specifically denotes the short 'i' sound, which varies slightly from the long 'i' indicated by U+0EB3 (LAO VOWEL SIGN AI). This precise differentiation showcases the character's vital role in conveying meaning and nuance within Thai text. The LAO VOWEL SIGN I is fundamental to the Thai script, which utilizes a combination of consonants and diacritics to express its rich phonetic system, and is crucial for the accurate representation of the language in digital platforms and applications.
How to type the ິ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3764 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.