Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˳ has the Unicode code point U+02F3. 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+02F3 to binary:
00000010 11110011. 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 10110011
MODIFIER LETTER LOW RING·U+02F3
˳
Character Information
Code Point
U+02F3
HEX
02F3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB B3 | 11001011 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 F3 | 00000010 11110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F3 02 | 11110011 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 F3 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F3 02 00 00 | 11110011 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
˳
URI Encoded
%CB%B3
Description
The Unicode character U+02F3, known as the Modifier Letter Low Ring (ʼ), is a diacritical mark commonly used in various languages to modify letters. In digital text, this character serves the purpose of indicating a lower tonal change or to differentiate between similar sounding words or phonemes. The use of U+02F3 can be traced back to its origins in Latin-based writing systems and it is still prevalent in some modern languages such as Welsh, Oromo, and Samogitian. In a linguistic context, the Modifier Letter Low Ring is utilized to represent specific phonological distinctions or nuances that cannot be expressed through standard letters alone. The character plays a crucial role in preserving the unique sounds and pronunciations of regional languages by providing a technical solution for encoding such subtle variations. Therefore, U+02F3 contributes significantly to maintaining linguistic diversity and accuracy in digital text across various cultures and regions.
How to type the ˳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0755 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.