Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᚍ has the Unicode code point U+168D. 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+168D to binary:
00010110 10001101. 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 10011010 10001101
OGHAM LETTER NGEADAL·U+168D
ᚍ
Character Information
Code Point
U+168D
HEX
168D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9A 8D | 11100001 10011010 10001101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 8D | 00010110 10001101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8D 16 | 10001101 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 8D | 00000000 00000000 00010110 10001101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8D 16 00 00 | 10001101 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᚍ
URI Encoded
%E1%9A%8D
Description
The Unicode character U+168D represents the Ogham letter Ngeadal (ᚳ). This character is part of the ancient Ogham script, which was used predominantly in Ireland and parts of Great Britain from approximately the 2nd century AD to the 9th century AD. The Ogham script is a system of writing using a series of vertical or diagonal strokes, with each stroke representing a specific letter in the alphabet. In digital text, U+168D serves as an accurate representation of the Ngeadal character from this historical script. Ogham letters were typically inscribed on stone monuments, such as standing stones and gravestones, to commemorate important events or individuals. The script has been found on inscriptions in both the Irish and British Isles, offering valuable insights into early Celtic culture and language. Despite being primarily used for monumental inscriptions, some Ogham texts also appear on metalwork, wood, and even parchment. U+168D, the Ngeadal character, is one of 20 characters unique to the Ogham script, not found within the standard Latin alphabet. It is essential for accurate transcription and preservation of inscriptions from this historical period and contributes to a deeper understanding of early Celtic culture, linguistics, and typography.
How to type the ᚍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5773 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.