Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᴭ has the Unicode code point U+1D2D. 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+1D2D to binary:
00011101 00101101
. 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 10110100 10101101
MODIFIER LETTER CAPITAL AE·U+1D2D
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 B4 AD | 11100001 10110100 10101101 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1D 2D | 00011101 00101101 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 2D 1D | 00101101 00011101 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1D 2D | 00000000 00000000 00011101 00101101 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 2D 1D 00 00 | 00101101 00011101 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+1D2D is known as the Modifier Letter Capital AE (MLCA). It plays a vital role in various digital texts, especially in languages that use diacritical marks to denote specific sounds or phonetic characteristics. The MLCA is often used in conjunction with other Unicode characters, particularly those within the Latin Extended-A and Spacing Modifier Letters blocks, to create unique accented letters or to represent specific linguistic features. The use of U+1D2D can be traced back to its historical origins in the Germanic languages, where it has been employed to denote a specific sound, known as the open-mid back rounded vowel. This character is not merely an aesthetic addition but serves a crucial function in accurately transcribing and translating text between various languages, particularly those with complex phonetic structures. In summary, U+1D2D, the Modifier Letter Capital AE, is an indispensable tool in digital typography, facilitating precise transcription and translation across different languages by providing essential diacritical marks to indicate specific sounds or phonetic characteristics. Its role in linguistic accuracy and cultural preservation cannot be overstated.
How to type the ᴭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7469 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.