Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ம has the Unicode code point U+0BAE. 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+0BAE to binary:
00001011 10101110. 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 10101110
TAMIL LETTER MA·U+0BAE
ம
Character Information
Code Point
U+0BAE
HEX
0BAE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 AE AE | 11100000 10101110 10101110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0B AE | 00001011 10101110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AE 0B | 10101110 00001011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0B AE | 00000000 00000000 00001011 10101110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AE 0B 00 00 | 10101110 00001011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ம
URI Encoded
%E0%AE%AE
Description
The Unicode character U+0BAE, known as TAMIL LETTER MA, is a crucial element in the Tamil script. In digital text, it serves to represent the sound "ma" or "mA," which has various meanings and contexts in the Tamil language. As part of the Tamil writing system, U+0BAE plays a pivotal role in accurately conveying meaning in the vast array of Tamil literature, including ancient texts, modern fiction, non-fiction works, poetry, and more. The Tamil script itself has a rich history, with roots dating back to the 3rd century BCE. Its continued use today is testament to the vibrant Tamil culture that spans across various regions in India, as well as significant populations in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries. In addition to its cultural significance, U+0BAE's accurate representation in digital text also has technical implications, ensuring proper communication and understanding for those who rely on digital platforms for accessing or sharing Tamil content.
How to type the ம symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2990 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.