Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ː has the Unicode code point U+02D0. 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+02D0 to binary:
00000010 11010000. 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 10010000
MODIFIER LETTER TRIANGULAR COLON·U+02D0
ː
Character Information
Code Point
U+02D0
HEX
02D0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB 90 | 11001011 10010000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 D0 | 00000010 11010000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D0 02 | 11010000 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 D0 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11010000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D0 02 00 00 | 11010000 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ː
URI Encoded
%CB%90
Description
The Unicode character U+02D0, known as the Modifier Letter Triangular Colon (◊), is a typographical symbol used in digital text. Although not widely recognized, this character plays a significant role in certain specialized contexts, such as phonetic transcription and linguistics. In these fields, it serves to represent specific phonological structures or sounds, contributing to the accuracy of language representation and communication. Its triangular shape is derived from its historical use in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for denoting certain consonant clusters. The Modifier Letter Triangular Colon's unique form helps differentiate it from other similar symbols, enhancing readability and comprehension in specialized texts. Despite its limited usage, this character showcases the rich diversity of typography and the importance of precise language representation in various cultural and linguistic contexts.
How to type the ː symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0720 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.