Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ஷ has the Unicode code point U+0BB7. 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+0BB7 to binary:
00001011 10110111. 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 10110111
TAMIL LETTER SSA·U+0BB7
ஷ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0BB7
HEX
0BB7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 AE B7 | 11100000 10101110 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0B B7 | 00001011 10110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B7 0B | 10110111 00001011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0B B7 | 00000000 00000000 00001011 10110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B7 0B 00 00 | 10110111 00001011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ஷ
URI Encoded
%E0%AE%B7
Description
The Unicode character U+0BB7 represents the Tamil letter "SSA" (திஷ்சா), a unique symbol in the Tamil script. It is primarily used in digital text to represent this specific letter within the Tamil language, which is predominantly spoken in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the northern region of Sri Lanka. In typography, U+0BB7 plays a crucial role in preserving the integrity and continuity of written Tamil texts, as it helps maintain proper pronunciation and meaning when used in conjunction with other Tamil letters. This character is essential for accurate representation of the language both online and in print materials, supporting efforts to promote cultural heritage and linguistic diversity. The Tamil script has a rich history, dating back to the 3rd century CE, and the preservation of its unique characters, including U+0BB7, remains an important aspect of maintaining this significant aspect of Tamil culture.
How to type the ஷ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2999 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.