Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ߀ has the Unicode code point U+07C0. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080
to0x07ff
.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thex
are 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+07C0 to binary:
00000111 11000000
. 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:
11011111 10000000
NKO DIGIT ZERO·U+07C0
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | DF 80 | 11011111 10000000 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 C0 | 00000111 11000000 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | C0 07 | 11000000 00000111 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 C0 | 00000000 00000000 00000111 11000000 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | C0 07 00 00 | 11000000 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+07C0, known as NKO DIGIT ZERO, holds a significant place in the realm of digital typography. This character is primarily used in the Niger-Congo language group, specifically within the N'Ko script system. In this context, it represents the numeral zero and plays an essential role in numerical values and digit formation. The N'Ko script, which predominantly serves the Malinke people of West Africa, has been widely adopted by various ethnic groups in the region as a unifying script due to its phonetic nature and ease of learning. U+07C0 contributes to the accurate representation of numbers in these languages, facilitating communication and enhancing the cultural identity of these communities. This character is integral for digital text processing in these languages, ensuring correct encoding and preserving linguistic integrity in the modern era of information technology.
How to type the ߀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1984 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.