Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ށ has the Unicode code point U+0781. 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+0781 to binary:
00000111 10000001
. 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:
11011110 10000001
THAANA LETTER SHAVIYANI·U+0781
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | DE 81 | 11011110 10000001 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 81 | 00000111 10000001 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 81 07 | 10000001 00000111 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 81 | 00000000 00000000 00000111 10000001 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 81 07 00 00 | 10000001 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+0781, or THAANA LETTER SHAVIYANI, is a character within the Thaana script, primarily used in the Dhivehi language of the Maldives. Thaana, also known as Dhivehi Akuru, is a unique abugida writing system that employs cursive forms and is written from left to right. The Thaana script is recognized for its efficiency and ease of learning, which has contributed to its widespread use in the Maldives. THAANA LETTER SHAVIYANI, as a letter of this script, plays an essential role in digital text representation, allowing for accurate preservation and communication of the Dhivehi language in the digital realm. The Thaana script holds cultural significance as it is deeply embedded in the Maldivian identity and has been used for centuries to record literature, religious texts, and historical documents.
How to type the ށ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1921 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.