Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ܉ has the Unicode code point U+0709. 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+0709 to binary:
00000111 00001001. 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 10001001
SYRIAC SUBLINEAR COLON SKEWED RIGHT·U+0709
܉
Character Information
Code Point
U+0709
HEX
0709
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | DC 89 | 11011100 10001001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 09 | 00000111 00001001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 09 07 | 00001001 00000111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 09 | 00000000 00000000 00000111 00001001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 09 07 00 00 | 00001001 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
܉
URI Encoded
%DC%89
Description
The Unicode character U+0709, known as the Syriac Sublinear Colon Skewered Right, holds a unique position in the world of digital typography. This character is specifically designed for use within the Syriac script, an ancient writing system with roots dating back to the 1st century AD. In its typical usage or role, it serves as a crucial component of the Syriac Sublinear notation system, which was employed in the early centuries of Christianity for religious texts and manuscripts. The Syriac Sublinear Colon Skewered Right (U+0709) is a key element in this script system, assisting readers in tracking textual references by providing a visual cue for navigating through the lines of text. This character's skewed right orientation allows it to maintain its position when combined with other characters, ensuring that readers can follow the flow of the text with ease. Despite its ancient origins, the Syriac Sublinear Colon Skewered Right has not been relegated to historical significance alone. Today, this character remains an essential tool for scholars and researchers working in the fields of linguistics, history, and religious studies, particularly when examining early Christian texts and manuscripts written in the Syriac language. By preserving its place within the Unicode standard, U+0709 ensures that this vital element of the Syriac Sublinear notation system can continue to be utilized by scholars around the world.
How to type the ܉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1801 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.