Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ຸ has the Unicode code point U+0EB8. 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+0EB8 to binary:
00001110 10111000. 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 10111000
LAO VOWEL SIGN U·U+0EB8
ຸ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0EB8
HEX
0EB8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BA B8 | 11100000 10111010 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0E B8 | 00001110 10111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B8 0E | 10111000 00001110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0E B8 | 00000000 00000000 00001110 10111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B8 0E 00 00 | 10111000 00001110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ຸ
URI Encoded
%E0%BA%B8
Description
The Unicode character U+0EB8, also known as LAO VOWEL SIGN U, holds a significant role within the Thai language and its digital text representation. In the Thai script, it is utilized to denote the "U" vowel sound in various syllables, providing phonetic differentiation. The use of this character is primarily limited to the Thai language due to the unique nature of the Thai script, which relies on diacritic marks for denoting vowels and tones rather than a separate alphabet of vowel letters. This character is an essential part of the Thai writing system, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and linguistic nuances of the Thai language. Furthermore, its inclusion in digital text formats such as Unicode ensures accurate representation and accessibility of Thai texts on various platforms and devices, thus preserving the integrity of the language within the ever-evolving technological landscape.
How to type the ຸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3768 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.