Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⱴ has the Unicode code point U+2C74. 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+2C74 to binary:
00101100 01110100. 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:
11100010 10110001 10110100
LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH CURL·U+2C74
ⱴ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2C74
HEX
2C74
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B1 B4 | 11100010 10110001 10110100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C 74 | 00101100 01110100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 74 2C | 01110100 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C 74 | 00000000 00000000 00101100 01110100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 74 2C 00 00 | 01110100 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⱴ
URI Encoded
%E2%B1%B4
Description
U+2C74 is a unique character within the Unicode standard, specifically categorized as a "Latin Small Letter V with Curl". This character primarily functions in digital text for typographical purposes. It is distinct from the regular lowercase 'v' due to its curl, which gives it a cursive-like appearance reminiscent of handwriting styles. However, this character is not widely used and does not represent any particular phoneme or linguistic element in any known language. In terms of technical context, U+2C74 is part of the Unicode Extended-A block, which includes characters intended for use in various non-Latin scripts as well as modifier letters and symbols. As with all characters within the Unicode standard, it can be encoded and displayed on any platform that supports Unicode, allowing for greater consistency and compatibility across different operating systems and software. Despite its unique appearance, U+2C74 does not serve a significant role in any cultural or linguistic context. Its use is primarily limited to typographical explorations or as an artful variation of the standard lowercase 'v'. As such, it may be found in digital text for aesthetic purposes rather than communicative ones. In conclusion, U+2C74 "Latin Small Letter V with Curl" is a distinctive character within the Unicode system, primarily utilized for typographical purposes and serving no specific linguistic or cultural function. Its use is limited but adds an element of variation and creativity to digital text when employed.
How to type the ⱴ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11380 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.