Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˩ has the Unicode code point U+02E9. 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+02E9 to binary:
00000010 11101001. 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 10101001
MODIFIER LETTER EXTRA-LOW TONE BAR·U+02E9
˩
Character Information
Code Point
U+02E9
HEX
02E9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB A9 | 11001011 10101001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 E9 | 00000010 11101001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E9 02 | 11101001 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 E9 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11101001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E9 02 00 00 | 11101001 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
˩
URI Encoded
%CB%A9
Description
U+02E9, the Modifier Letter Extra-Low Tone Bar, is a lesser-known character within the Unicode Standard. It plays a crucial role in digital text by enabling the application of tonal modifications to specific letters. This modifier is often utilized in languages with tonal characteristics, such as Yuchi and Cherokee, where it allows for subtle nuances in pronunciation and meaning. The Modifier Letter Extra-Low Tone Bar has a significant cultural and linguistic context, as it helps maintain the integrity of indigenous languages by providing a method to convey specific phonetic characteristics essential to these languages' grammar and vocabulary. While not universally recognized or used in digital text, the U+02E9 symbol is an important tool for maintaining linguistic diversity and supporting underrepresented languages within the ever-expanding world of digital communication.
How to type the ˩ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0745 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.