Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᛆ has the Unicode code point U+16C6. 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+16C6 to binary:
00010110 11000110. 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 10011011 10000110
RUNIC LETTER SHORT-TWIG-AR A·U+16C6
ᛆ
Character Information
Code Point
U+16C6
HEX
16C6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9B 86 | 11100001 10011011 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 C6 | 00010110 11000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C6 16 | 11000110 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 C6 | 00000000 00000000 00010110 11000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C6 16 00 00 | 11000110 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᛆ
URI Encoded
%E1%9B%86
Description
The character U+16C6, also known as RUNIC LETTER SHORT-TWIG-AR A, holds significant importance in the realm of Unicode and typography. This unique symbol is predominantly employed in digital text, serving to preserve and represent ancient runic alphabets used by Germanic tribes during the Migration Period. Specifically, it embodies the concept of 'Short Twig-AR', which refers to a specific shortened form of the original Ar (A) character, offering a compact representation in inscriptions and manuscripts. The character's cultural and linguistic context lies within the rich history of Germanic languages and runic scripts, providing an essential resource for researchers and historians studying these ancient writings. In terms of technical context, U+16C6 is part of the larger group of Unicode characters designed to support and facilitate accurate rendering and encoding of text from various historical scripts, fostering the preservation of linguistic heritage in digital formats.
How to type the ᛆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5830 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.