Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ܊ has the Unicode code point U+070A. 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+070A to binary:
00000111 00001010. 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:
11011100 10001010
SYRIAC CONTRACTION·U+070A
܊
Character Information
Code Point
U+070A
HEX
070A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | DC 8A | 11011100 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 0A | 00000111 00001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 0A 07 | 00001010 00000111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 0A | 00000000 00000000 00000111 00001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 0A 07 00 00 | 00001010 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
܊
URI Encoded
%DC%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+070A, known as SYRIAC CONTRACTION, plays a significant role in the Syriac language's digital text representation. It is an important component of the Estrangelo script, which is primarily used for writing the liturgical language of the Syriac Church. The Syriac script is closely related to the Aramaic script and has been in use since the 1st century AD. This character specifically serves as a ligature or contraction, combining two adjacent characters into one visual element, which streamlines text rendering and enhances readability. In digital typography, U+070A ensures accurate representation of traditional Syriac manuscripts while facilitating modern text processing and typesetting. Its presence in the Unicode Standard underscores the importance of preserving linguistic diversity and cultural heritage through inclusive digital encoding standards.
How to type the ܊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1802 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.