Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ޫ has the Unicode code point U+07AB. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
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 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+07AB to binary:
00000111 10101011. 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 10101011
THAANA OOBOOFILI·U+07AB
ޫ
Character Information
Code Point
U+07AB
HEX
07AB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | DE AB | 11011110 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 07 AB | 00000111 10101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AB 07 | 10101011 00000111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 07 AB | 00000000 00000000 00000111 10101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AB 07 00 00 | 10101011 00000111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ޫ
URI Encoded
%DE%AB
Description
The Unicode character U+07AB, known as THAANA OOBOOFILI, holds a significant position in the realm of digital text and typography. It is primarily used within the Thaana script, an alphabetic system employed for writing the Djibouti-Somali language predominantly spoken in Djibouti and parts of Somalia. THAANA OOBOOFILI contributes to the uniqueness and richness of this language by enabling its speakers to express their thoughts, stories, and culture through written form. In terms of its cultural and linguistic context, THAANA OOBOOFILI is part of a script that has been used for centuries in the region. It reflects the historical evolution of the Thaana system, which is composed of 21 letters and is known for its unique structure and visual appearance. The script's distinctiveness can be attributed to its utilization of a combination of consonants and vowels, as well as the incorporation of diacritic marks, making it highly adaptable and expressive. Technically, THAANA OOBOOFILI, along with other Thaana characters, is encoded in Unicode to ensure seamless integration into digital text systems. This enables users and developers to easily incorporate the Djibouti-Somali language into various applications, such as websites, mobile apps, and software programs. The inclusion of THAANA OOBOOFILI in the Unicode Standard also promotes cultural diversity and linguistic inclusivity, allowing for more accurate representation and accessibility of content in this unique script. In summary, THAANA OOBOOFILI is an essential character within the Thaana script, contributing to its distinctiveness and richness as a language system. Its Unicode encoding allows for seamless integration into digital text systems, ensuring that the Djibouti-Somali language is accurately represented and accessible in various applications.
How to type the ޫ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1963 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.