Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࿂ has the Unicode code point U+0FC2. 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+0FC2 to binary:
00001111 11000010. 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 10111111 10000010
TIBETAN CANTILLATION SIGN CANG TE-U·U+0FC2
࿂
Character Information
Code Point
U+0FC2
HEX
0FC2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BF 82 | 11100000 10111111 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0F C2 | 00001111 11000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C2 0F | 11000010 00001111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0F C2 | 00000000 00000000 00001111 11000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C2 0F 00 00 | 11000010 00001111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
࿂
URI Encoded
%E0%BF%82
Description
The Unicode character U+0FC2, known as the TIBETAN CANTILLATION SIGN CANG TE-U, plays a crucial role in digital text, specifically within the realm of Tibetan Buddhist chanting. This symbol serves as an essential tool for Cantillation, a method of guided vocalization used during the recitation of sacred texts in Tibetan Buddhism. The character provides precise indications for the melody, rhythm, and intonation of chanted verses, thereby facilitating the correct pronunciation and interpretation of these spiritual scriptures. In its cultural context, the TIBETAN CANTILLATION SIGN CANG TE-U is deeply ingrained within Tibetan Buddhist religious practices, as it has been for centuries. It is integral to the preservation of traditional oral transmission methods in the Tibetan language, ensuring the accurate passage of sacred teachings from generation to generation. Furthermore, this character's presence within digital text promotes accessibility and inclusivity, allowing practitioners and scholars alike to engage with these important spiritual texts more easily, regardless of geographical location or linguistic expertise. From a technical standpoint, the TIBETAN CANTILLATION SIGN CANG TE-U is part of the Unicode Standard, which aims to consistently encode all characters for use in computer systems worldwide. By standardizing this symbol and others like it, developers can ensure that text is accurately displayed across different devices, operating systems, and software applications, preserving its intended meaning and cultural significance.
How to type the ࿂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4034 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.