Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ആ has the Unicode code point U+0D06. 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+0D06 to binary:
00001101 00000110. 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 10110100 10000110
MALAYALAM LETTER AA·U+0D06
ആ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0D06
HEX
0D06
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B4 86 | 11100000 10110100 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D 06 | 00001101 00000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 06 0D | 00000110 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D 06 | 00000000 00000000 00001101 00000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 06 0D 00 00 | 00000110 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ആ
URI Encoded
%E0%B4%86
Description
The Unicode character U+0D06 represents the Malayalam letter "AA" (ആ), which is a consonant in the Malayalam script used for writing the Malayalam language, primarily spoken in the Indian state of Kerala. In digital text, this character plays a crucial role by enabling the accurate representation and display of Malayalam text across various platforms and devices. As part of the ISO 15924 script code extension for "Sinhala", this letter is essential to maintain linguistic integrity and facilitate effective communication within the Malayalam-speaking community. The Malayalam script, which has a rich history dating back to the 9th century, comprises over 70 letters, including vowels, consonants, and modifiers, all of which contribute to the complexity and expressiveness of this ancient Dravidian language.
How to type the ആ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3334 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.