Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ෙ has the Unicode code point U+0DD9. 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+0DD9 to binary:
00001101 11011001. 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 10011001
SINHALA VOWEL SIGN KOMBUVA·U+0DD9
ෙ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0DD9
HEX
0DD9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 B7 99 | 11100000 10110111 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0D D9 | 00001101 11011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D9 0D | 11011001 00001101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0D D9 | 00000000 00000000 00001101 11011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D9 0D 00 00 | 11011001 00001101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ෙ
URI Encoded
%E0%B7%99
Description
The Unicode character U+0DD9, known as the Sinhala Vowel Sign Kombuva, holds a vital role in the digital representation of the Sinhalese language, an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in Sri Lanka. This unique character is essential for accurate and proper typography in digital text, ensuring that written content reflects the nuances of the language's phonology and morphology. The Sinhala Vowel Sign Kombuva specifically denotes a particular vowel sound in the Sinhalese script, adding to the rich cultural and linguistic context of the island nation. As digital communication and information sharing continue to expand globally, understanding and utilizing characters like U+0DD9 become increasingly important for preserving and promoting linguistic diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
How to type the ෙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3545 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.