Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ௗ has the Unicode code point U+0BD7. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 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+0BD7 to binary:
00001011 11010111. 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:
11100000 10101111 10010111
TAMIL AU LENGTH MARK·U+0BD7
ௗ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0BD7
HEX
0BD7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 AF 97 | 11100000 10101111 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0B D7 | 00001011 11010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D7 0B | 11010111 00001011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0B D7 | 00000000 00000000 00001011 11010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D7 0B 00 00 | 11010111 00001011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ௗ
URI Encoded
%E0%AF%97
Description
The Unicode character U+0BD7, also known as TAMIL AU LENGTH MARK, is a crucial component in the digital representation of the Tamil language. It serves a vital role in indicating the length or quantity of vowels in certain words within the Tamil script, specifically for the 'AU' conjunct consonant, which consists of two letters 'A' and 'U'. This character helps maintain the accuracy and readability of text by clarifying the pronunciation and intonation of words. The TAMIL AU LENGTH MARK is essential in preserving the rich linguistic heritage and cultural identity of the Tamil-speaking communities, as it facilitates the correct representation and understanding of their language in digital mediums.
How to type the ௗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3031 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.