Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ශ has the Unicode code point U+0DC1. 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+0DC1 to binary:
00001101 11000001. 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 10110111 10000001
SINHALA LETTER TAALUJA SAYANNA·U+0DC1
ශ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0DC1
HEX
0DC1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B7 81 | 11100000 10110111 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D C1 | 00001101 11000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C1 0D | 11000001 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D C1 | 00000000 00000000 00001101 11000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C1 0D 00 00 | 11000001 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ශ
URI Encoded
%E0%B7%81
Description
U+0DC1, Sinhala Letter Taaluja Sayanna, is a unique character from the Sinhala script that holds significant importance in digital text and communication. It is primarily used within the Sinhalese language, which is spoken predominantly in Sri Lanka. The character is essential in the proper representation of words, sentences, and phrases in this language, enabling effective digital communication among native speakers. As a part of the Sinhala script, U+0DC1 holds cultural and linguistic importance. The script has evolved over centuries and reflects the rich history and heritage of Sri Lanka. U+0DC1 is one of the 49 characters in the Sinhala Supplement block of Unicode, which ensures that the character can be accurately represented and displayed across various digital platforms and applications. In summary, U+0DC1, or Sinhala Letter Taaluja Sayanna, plays a crucial role in the proper representation and communication of the Sinhalese language in digital text. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard demonstrates the commitment to preserving and promoting diverse languages and scripts around the world.
How to type the ශ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3521 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.