Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ඍ has the Unicode code point U+0D8D. 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+0D8D to binary:
00001101 10001101
. 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 10001101
SINHALA LETTER IRUYANNA·U+0D8D
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E0 B6 8D | 11100000 10110110 10001101 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D 8D | 00001101 10001101 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 8D 0D | 10001101 00001101 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D 8D | 00000000 00000000 00001101 10001101 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 8D 0D 00 00 | 10001101 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+0D8D, also known as Sinhala Letter Iruyyanna, is a vital component of the Sinhalese script, which is primarily used in Sri Lanka for writing the Sinhalese language. In digital text, this character serves as one of the 35 letters in the Sinhalese alphabet, playing an essential role in encoding and representing written communication. Its usage reflects the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Sinhalese people, who have used this script for centuries to express their language, literature, and history. As a technical aspect, U+0D8D is part of the Unicode Standard, which aims to provide a unique code for every character, symbol, or glyph used in written languages around the world. This standardization allows for accurate and consistent representation across various digital platforms and devices, fostering better interoperability and accessibility. In summary, U+0D8D, Sinhala Letter Iruyyanna, is a crucial element of the Sinhalese script, representing both its linguistic and cultural importance while also adhering to technical standards in the digital realm.
How to type the ඍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3469 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.