Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ැ has the Unicode code point U+0DD0. 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+0DD0 to binary:
00001101 11010000. 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 10010000
SINHALA VOWEL SIGN KETTI AEDA-PILLA·U+0DD0
ැ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0DD0
HEX
0DD0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B7 90 | 11100000 10110111 10010000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D D0 | 00001101 11010000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D0 0D | 11010000 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D D0 | 00000000 00000000 00001101 11010000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D0 0D 00 00 | 11010000 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ැ
URI Encoded
%E0%B7%90
Description
The Unicode character U+0DD0, known as Sinhala Vowel Sign Ketiti Aeda-Pilla, is an essential element in digital text of the Sinhalese language. This script is predominantly used in Sri Lanka and serves a vital role in conveying meaning by indicating vowels in the written form of the Sinhalese language. The Sinhala script has its origins dating back to the 3rd century BC, making it one of the oldest writing systems globally. U+0DD0 is part of the rich typographic tradition of the Sinhala script and plays a crucial role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. In digital text, this character helps maintain the authenticity of written communication by accurately representing vowel sounds, which are otherwise unvoiced or ambiguous when merely using consonants. It showcases the technical nuances of the Sinhala language, reflecting its unique linguistic characteristics in the digital realm. By understanding and utilizing U+0DD0, typographers and designers can respect and preserve cultural identity while effectively communicating with Sinhalese-speaking audiences.
How to type the ැ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3536 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.