Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ෞ has the Unicode code point U+0DDE. 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+0DDE to binary:
00001101 11011110. 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 10011110
SINHALA VOWEL SIGN KOMBUVA HAA GAYANUKITTA·U+0DDE
ෞ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0DDE
HEX
0DDE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B7 9E | 11100000 10110111 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D DE | 00001101 11011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DE 0D | 11011110 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D DE | 00000000 00000000 00001101 11011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DE 0D 00 00 | 11011110 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ෞ
URI Encoded
%E0%B7%9E
Description
U+0DDE is a character from the Sinhala script, representing the vowel sign Kombuva Haa Gayanukitta in Unicode. In digital text, this character plays a crucial role as it denotes the pronunciation and phonetic structure of words in the Sinhala language. The Sinhala script, primarily used in Sri Lanka, is an abugida system that consists of alphasyllabary characters. Each character represents a consonant-vowel syllable, and vowel signs like U+0DDE help convey the exact pronunciation of words, which is essential for accurate communication in the language. The U+0DDE character holds significant cultural and linguistic importance as it contributes to the rich tradition of Sinhala literature and oral poetry. As a part of the abugida system, this character aids in preserving the phonetic integrity of the script, enabling readers to effortlessly distinguish between different syllables, which is essential for comprehending written text. From a technical standpoint, U+0DDE is encoded in the Unicode Standard, ensuring that it can be accurately represented and displayed across various devices and platforms. This facilitates seamless communication and exchange of information within the Sinhala-speaking community and promotes cultural appreciation worldwide.
How to type the ෞ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3550 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.