Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ඹ has the Unicode code point U+0DB9. 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+0DB9 to binary:
00001101 10111001. 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 10110110 10111001
SINHALA LETTER AMBA BAYANNA·U+0DB9
ඹ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0DB9
HEX
0DB9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B6 B9 | 11100000 10110110 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D B9 | 00001101 10111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B9 0D | 10111001 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D B9 | 00000000 00000000 00001101 10111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B9 0D 00 00 | 10111001 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ඹ
URI Encoded
%E0%B6%B9
Description
The character U+0DB9, known as the Sinhala Letter Amba Bayanna, holds significant importance in the Sinhala language, which is primarily spoken by the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka. It plays a crucial role in digital text representation, enabling accurate and authentic communication within the Sinhala script. The character contributes to the distinctiveness and richness of the Sinhala language, which has its roots in ancient history and is part of the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. In digital contexts, Amba Bayanna facilitates the proper encoding and display of Sinhala text, allowing for seamless communication and expression in the language on various platforms and devices. As a result, this character is vital for ensuring cultural, linguistic, and technical accuracy in the Sinhala script, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of the language and its associated culture worldwide.
How to type the ඹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3513 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.