Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ஔ has the Unicode code point U+0B94. 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+0B94 to binary:
00001011 10010100. 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 10101110 10010100
TAMIL LETTER AU·U+0B94
ஔ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0B94
HEX
0B94
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 AE 94 | 11100000 10101110 10010100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0B 94 | 00001011 10010100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 94 0B | 10010100 00001011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0B 94 | 00000000 00000000 00001011 10010100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 94 0B 00 00 | 10010100 00001011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ஔ
URI Encoded
%E0%AE%94
Description
The Unicode character U+0B94, known as TAMIL LETTER AU, holds a significant place in the digital representation of the Tamil script. It is used to denote the "au" sound in written Tamil language, which is spoken predominantly in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the island nation of Sri Lanka. The Tamil script is among the oldest extant script systems, with historical records tracing its origins back to 300 BC. U+0B94 is a vital component in the proper encoding and transmission of Tamil text via digital platforms, allowing for accurate communication across geographical barriers and maintaining linguistic heritage through technology. Its precise usage underscores the importance of Unicode's role in preserving cultural diversity and language integrity in an increasingly interconnected world.
How to type the ஔ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2964 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.