Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˓ has the Unicode code point U+02D3. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+02D3 to binary:
00000010 11010011. 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:
11001011 10010011
MODIFIER LETTER CENTRED LEFT HALF RING·U+02D3
˓
Character Information
Code Point
U+02D3
HEX
02D3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB 93 | 11001011 10010011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 D3 | 00000010 11010011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D3 02 | 11010011 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 D3 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11010011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D3 02 00 00 | 11010011 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
˓
URI Encoded
%CB%93
Description
The Unicode character U+02D3, known as the Modifier Letter Centred Left Half Ring, is a specialized typographical symbol used primarily in digital text for its specific roles in various linguistic and cultural contexts. This character plays an essential part in shaping the appearance of certain letters, specifically those in the phonetic alphabets of African languages such as Bantu and Nguni. It assists in modifying the pronunciation of these letters by creating a distinct, visually distinct shape that represents a particular sound. In digital text, the Modifier Letter Centred Left Half Ring can be combined with other characters to alter their forms, allowing for greater precision and accuracy in linguistic expression. As such, it is a vital tool in the creation of clear, culturally appropriate typography for these languages and demonstrates the vast potential of Unicode as a means of preserving and promoting diverse global communication.
How to type the ˓ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0723 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.