Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ം has the Unicode code point U+0D02. 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+0D02 to binary:
00001101 00000010. 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 10000010
MALAYALAM SIGN ANUSVARA·U+0D02
ം
Character Information
Code Point
U+0D02
HEX
0D02
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B4 82 | 11100000 10110100 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D 02 | 00001101 00000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 02 0D | 00000010 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D 02 | 00000000 00000000 00001101 00000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 02 0D 00 00 | 00000010 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ം
URI Encoded
%E0%B4%82
Description
The Unicode character U+0D02, Malayalam Sign Anusvara, is a significant component of the Malayalam script, an abugida used primarily for writing in the Malayalam language spoken predominantly in the Indian state of Kerala. This typographic symbol holds a critical role in representing the phonetic structure and grammar of the language. Typically appearing above the base character, the Anusvara signifies the presence of an aspirated consonant in the syllable. In digital text, this character is essential for accurate representation and legibility of Malayalam text, contributing to the precise communication of linguistic nuances inherent to the language. The Malayalam script, like many other Indian scripts, follows a unique pattern of using diacritical marks such as the Anusvara to denote specific phonetic characteristics, thus making it crucial for preserving cultural and linguistic integrity in the digital realm.
How to type the ം symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3330 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.