Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᰙ has the Unicode code point U+1C19. 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+1C19 to binary:
00011100 00011001
. 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 10011001
LEPCHA LETTER DZA·U+1C19
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 B0 99 | 11100001 10110000 10011001 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1C 19 | 00011100 00011001 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 19 1C | 00011001 00011100 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1C 19 | 00000000 00000000 00011100 00011001 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 19 1C 00 00 | 00011001 00011100 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+1C19, known as LEPCHA LETTER DZA, holds a significant position in the field of typography and digital text. This symbol is utilized primarily within the Lepcha language, which is spoken by the indigenous people of the Indian state of Sikkim and the adjoining parts of Nepal. The Lepcha script, in which this character is used, is an abugida system consisting of 17 consonant-vowel syllables. The U+1C19 LEPCHA LETTER DZA specifically represents a voiceless alveolar affricate sound and plays a crucial role in the accurate and precise representation of spoken Lepcha language in written form. Despite being a less commonly used character outside its linguistic context, U+1C19 is an integral part of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage and linguistic identity of the Lepcha people. The Unicode Consortium's continuous efforts towards including such characters in their database attest to their commitment towards supporting and encouraging the representation of lesser-known languages and scripts, thereby enriching the global digital textual landscape.
How to type the ᰙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7193 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.