Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ݃ has the Unicode code point U+0743. 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+0743 to binary:
00000111 01000011. 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:
11011101 10000011
SYRIAC TWO VERTICAL DOTS ABOVE·U+0743
݃
Character Information
Code Point
U+0743
HEX
0743
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | DD 83 | 11011101 10000011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 43 | 00000111 01000011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 43 07 | 01000011 00000111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 43 | 00000000 00000000 00000111 01000011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 43 07 00 00 | 01000011 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
݃
URI Encoded
%DD%83
Description
U+0743 SYRIAC TWO VERTICAL DOTS ABOVE is a unique Unicode character that plays a significant role in digital typography. It represents two vertical dots placed above the baseline of the text, specifically within the Syriac script, which is part of the Eastern Christian tradition. In this context, the character serves to modify the pronunciation or stress pattern of specific syllables in certain words, much like diacritical marks do in other scripts. It is primarily used in religious and historical texts written in Syriac, providing valuable insights into the language and culture of ancient Near Eastern Christian communities. The accurate representation of this character in digital text ensures that researchers, linguists, and enthusiasts can access and analyze these essential historical documents, contributing to a better understanding of the rich history and traditions of the Syriac-speaking world.
How to type the ݃ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1859 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.