Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+173B. 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+173B to binary:
00010111 00111011. 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:
11100001 10011100 10111011
CHARACTER 173B·U+173B
Character Information
Code Point
U+173B
HEX
173B
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Multilingual Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9C BB | 11100001 10011100 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 3B | 00010111 00111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3B 17 | 00111011 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 3B | 00000000 00000000 00010111 00111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3B 17 00 00 | 00111011 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᜻
URI Encoded
%E1%9C%BB
Description
The Unicode character U+173B (CHARACTER 173B) is a unique symbol that primarily finds its application in digital text encoding. In the realm of typography, this character has emerged as an essential tool for representing specific linguistic or technical concepts. While CHARACTER 173B may not be widely recognized by laypeople, it holds significant value in niche industries and disciplines where precise communication is crucial. Its typical usage often depends on the context in which it is employed, making its cultural and linguistic relevance an intriguing aspect to explore for typography enthusiasts and Unicode experts alike. The accuracy of information about CHARACTER 173B underscores the importance of understanding the complexities of digital text encoding and the role it plays in our increasingly interconnected world.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5947 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.