Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ් has the Unicode code point U+0DCA. 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+0DCA to binary:
00001101 11001010. 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 10001010
SINHALA SIGN AL-LAKUNA·U+0DCA
්
Character Information
Code Point
U+0DCA
HEX
0DCA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B7 8A | 11100000 10110111 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D CA | 00001101 11001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CA 0D | 11001010 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D CA | 00000000 00000000 00001101 11001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CA 0D 00 00 | 11001010 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
්
URI Encoded
%E0%B7%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+0DCA represents the "Sinhala Sign Al-Lakuna" (අ) in the Sinhalese script. This particular symbol is essential for writing the Sinhala language, which is primarily spoken in Sri Lanka. It plays a crucial role in digital text as it helps maintain linguistic accuracy and proper expression of ideas. In written form, the Sinhala Al-Lakuna character is used to denote the phoneme /a:/ or /ə/, acting as an open mid back unrounded vowel sound in the language. The Unicode standard facilitates the consistent representation of this and other characters across digital platforms, aiding in better communication and preservation of linguistic diversity on the internet. As a crucial element in the Sinhala script, the Sinhala Sign Al-Lakuna is essential for both native speakers and learners of the language to accurately convey meaning and maintain cultural integrity.
How to type the ් symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3530 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.