Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ഡ has the Unicode code point U+0D21. 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+0D21 to binary:
00001101 00100001. 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 10100001
MALAYALAM LETTER DDA·U+0D21
ഡ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0D21
HEX
0D21
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B4 A1 | 11100000 10110100 10100001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D 21 | 00001101 00100001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 21 0D | 00100001 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D 21 | 00000000 00000000 00001101 00100001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 21 0D 00 00 | 00100001 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ഡ
URI Encoded
%E0%B4%A1
Description
The Unicode character U+0D21, known as Malayalam Letter DDA (ഡ്റാ), is a vital component of the Malayalam script. This unique script is primarily used to write the Malayalam language, which is spoken by millions in the Indian state of Kerala and among Malayalee communities worldwide. In digital text, U+0D21 serves as one of the 37 letters that form the alphabet of this language. The character plays a significant role in conveying the rich cultural heritage and diverse linguistic expressions of the Malayalam-speaking population. It is also essential for enabling accurate transcription and translation, facilitating communication among speakers of the language and enhancing accessibility to Malayalam content on digital platforms. As part of the Unicode Standard, U+0D21 ensures consistency and interoperability across various software applications, promoting cross-platform compatibility and preserving the integrity of text data.
How to type the ഡ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3361 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.