Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࡃ has the Unicode code point U+0843. 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+0843 to binary:
00001000 01000011
. 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 10100001 10000011
MANDAIC LETTER AD·U+0843
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E0 A1 83 | 11100000 10100001 10000011 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 43 | 00001000 01000011 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 43 08 | 01000011 00001000 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 43 | 00000000 00000000 00001000 01000011 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 43 08 00 00 | 01000011 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+0843 represents the "MANDAIC LETTER AD", which is a unique letter used in the ancient Mandaic script. This script was utilized for writing the Mandaic language, which originated from Mesopotamia and is historically significant as it served as a sacred language among Mandaeans, an adherent community of Gnostic dualist religion. In digital text, U+0843 enables accurate representation of historical texts, documents, and inscriptions that employ the Mandaic script. Its usage is primarily limited to academic, linguistic, or historical research contexts where preservation and understanding of ancient writings are paramount. As a result, this character plays an essential role in maintaining cultural heritage and knowledge about the long-lost Mandaic language.
How to type the ࡃ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2115 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.