Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ໂ has the Unicode code point U+0EC2. 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+0EC2 to binary:
00001110 11000010. 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 10000010
LAO VOWEL SIGN O·U+0EC2
ໂ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0EC2
HEX
0EC2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BB 82 | 11100000 10111011 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0E C2 | 00001110 11000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C2 0E | 11000010 00001110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0E C2 | 00000000 00000000 00001110 11000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C2 0E 00 00 | 11000010 00001110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ໂ
URI Encoded
%E0%BB%82
Description
The Unicode character U+0EC2, also known as LAO VOWEL SIGN O, plays a crucial role in the Thai script system. It is utilized to denote the "o" vowel sound when placed above a consonant in digital text, thereby contributing to the proper pronunciation and readability of Thai words. This character is particularly important for accurate transcription and translation within the Thai language context. The LAO VOWEL SIGN O, along with other vowel marks, enables precise communication and understanding among Thai speakers, who rely on these symbols to distinguish between similar-sounding consonants and ensure correct pronunciation. In digital typography, U+0EC2 is a vital component for maintaining the integrity of the Thai language in various applications such as websites, software, and electronic documents.
How to type the ໂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3778 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.