Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࠄ has the Unicode code point U+0804. 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+0804 to binary:
00001000 00000100. 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 10100000 10000100
SAMARITAN LETTER IY·U+0804
ࠄ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0804
HEX
0804
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A0 84 | 11100000 10100000 10000100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 04 | 00001000 00000100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 04 08 | 00000100 00001000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 04 | 00000000 00000000 00001000 00000100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 04 08 00 00 | 00000100 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ࠄ
URI Encoded
%E0%A0%84
Description
The Samaritan Letter Iy (U+0804) is a unique character in the realm of Unicode typography. It primarily finds its application within digital texts related to the Samaritan language, an ancient Semitic script predominantly utilized by the religious and cultural community of Samaritans residing in Israel. This letter holds significant linguistic importance, as it represents the phoneme /i/ or /j/, contributing to the formation of words in the Samaritan language. The inclusion of the Samaritan Letter Iy in digital text showcases an essential aspect of cultural preservation and allows for a broader understanding of linguistic diversity across various scripts and languages. In a technical context, U+0804 is part of the Samaritan block, which comprises 26 characters that encompass the complete range of the Samaritan alphabet, each representing a specific sound or word within the Samaritan language. The careful handling and usage of these unique characters ensure the accurate representation of this ancient script in digital media and contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations.
How to type the ࠄ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2052 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.