Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᰲ has the Unicode code point U+1C32. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+1C32 to binary:
00011100 00110010
. 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:
11100001 10110000 10110010
LEPCHA CONSONANT SIGN R·U+1C32
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 B0 B2 | 11100001 10110000 10110010 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1C 32 | 00011100 00110010 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 32 1C | 00110010 00011100 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1C 32 | 00000000 00000000 00011100 00110010 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 32 1C 00 00 | 00110010 00011100 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+1C32, known as the Lepcha Consonant Sign R, holds a significant role in the digital representation of the Lepcha language. This language is primarily spoken by the Lepcha people, an indigenous community residing in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal. As a consonant sign, U+1C32 represents one of the phonetic components necessary to transcribe and preserve the rich cultural heritage and linguistic nuances of this lesser-known language. The character's inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures its accurate representation across various digital platforms, fostering global accessibility and appreciation for Lepcha literature and other forms of communication.
How to type the ᰲ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7218 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.