Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ܼ has the Unicode code point U+073C. 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+073C to binary:
00000111 00111100. 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 10111100
SYRIAC HBASA-ESASA DOTTED·U+073C
ܼ
Character Information
Code Point
U+073C
HEX
073C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | DC BC | 11011100 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 3C | 00000111 00111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3C 07 | 00111100 00000111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 3C | 00000000 00000000 00000111 00111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3C 07 00 00 | 00111100 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ܼ
URI Encoded
%DC%BC
Description
The character U+073C, SYRIAC HBASA-ESASA DOTTED, is a unique symbol within the Unicode standard. As a typographical element, it primarily serves to represent the combination of the two Syriac letters 'hbaza' (ܚ) and 'esasa' (ܣ) in digital text. This specific dotted representation distinguishes it from other similar symbols within the Syriac script. In the context of the Syriac language, this character is used to convey certain linguistic nuances that are unique to this ancient Semitic language. The Syriac script has a rich history dating back to the 1st century AD, and is significant in both religious and historical contexts as it was widely used for religious texts by various Christian denominations. Due to its cultural and linguistic importance, ensuring accurate representation of characters like U+073C in digital text is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Syriac literature and preserving this ancient script for future generations.
How to type the ܼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1852 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.