Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ܣ has the Unicode code point U+0723. 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+0723 to binary:
00000111 00100011. 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 10100011
SYRIAC LETTER SEMKATH·U+0723
ܣ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0723
HEX
0723
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | DC A3 | 11011100 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 23 | 00000111 00100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 23 07 | 00100011 00000111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 23 | 00000000 00000000 00000111 00100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 23 07 00 00 | 00100011 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ܣ
URI Encoded
%DC%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+0723, known as SYRIAC LETTER SEMKATH, is an essential component of the Syriac alphabet, a writing system used primarily for transcribing the liturgical and biblical texts in the Aramaic language. In digital text, this symbol serves to accurately represent and preserve the historical and cultural nuances inherent within these ancient documents. The Syriac script is significant not only for its linguistic contributions but also as a window into the early development of writing systems, providing valuable insights into the evolution of typography. As a technical character, U+0723 helps maintain the integrity of texts written in the Syriac tradition and supports the continued study and preservation of this vital aspect of human history.
How to type the ܣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1827 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.