Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᵋ has the Unicode code point U+1D4B. 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+1D4B to binary:
00011101 01001011
. 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 10110101 10001011
MODIFIER LETTER SMALL OPEN E·U+1D4B
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 B5 8B | 11100001 10110101 10001011 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1D 4B | 00011101 01001011 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 4B 1D | 01001011 00011101 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1D 4B | 00000000 00000000 00011101 01001011 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 4B 1D 00 00 | 01001011 00011101 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+1D4B, known as MODIFIER LETTER SMALL OPEN E, is a unique typographic element primarily used in digital text for its distinct role within the realm of typography. Its primary purpose lies in combining with other characters to create specific accents or marks that modify the sound or meaning of certain words and phrases in various languages. This character is particularly significant in linguistic contexts where it helps maintain accurate pronunciation and interpretation. Despite not having a widely recognized cultural significance, its technical importance cannot be understated, as it plays an essential role in ensuring precise communication within digital text environments.
How to type the ᵋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7499 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.