Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ĉ has the Unicode code point U+0108. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+0108 to binary:
00000001 00001000. 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:
11000100 10001000
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CIRCUMFLEX·U+0108
Ĉ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0108
HEX
0108
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C4 88 | 11000100 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 01 08 | 00000001 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 01 | 00001000 00000001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 01 08 | 00000000 00000000 00000001 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 01 00 00 | 00001000 00000001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ĉ
URI Encoded
%C4%88
Description
The Unicode character U+0108, "LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CIRCUMFLEX" (code 264), is a letter that plays a significant role in digital text, particularly in languages such as French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian. This character represents the /k/ sound with a distinctive pronunciation and meaning, providing distinction to words like "cæd", "coel", "céus" or "cãfré". The circumflex accent is crucial for accurate pronunciation and correct interpretation of these words, distinguishing them from their base counterparts without the diacritical mark. The LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CIRCUMFLEX is part of the Latin Extended-A Unicode block (U+0256 to U+02AF), which expands the capabilities of the Latin alphabet for various languages. This block, consisting of 128 characters, includes a range of diacritical marks and accented letters designed to cater to the unique phonetic and orthographic needs of numerous languages that use Latin-based scripts. The LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CIRCUMFLEX is often used in linguistic studies, translations, and typographical works that require accurate representation of words with specific diacritical marks. In a broader context, the LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CIRCUMFLEX serves as an essential tool for promoting clarity and accuracy in communication across different languages, playing a crucial role in both phonetics and orthography. It is particularly important in linguistic diversity, where diacritical marks like the circumflex accent can significantly impact pronunciation and meaning.
How to type the Ĉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0264 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.