Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ༈ has the Unicode code point U+0F08. 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+0F08 to binary:
00001111 00001000. 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 10111100 10001000
TIBETAN MARK SBRUL SHAD·U+0F08
༈
Character Information
Code Point
U+0F08
HEX
0F08
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 BC 88 | 11100000 10111100 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0F 08 | 00001111 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 0F | 00001000 00001111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0F 08 | 00000000 00000000 00001111 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 0F 00 00 | 00001000 00001111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
༈
URI Encoded
%E0%BC%88
Description
The Unicode character U+0F08, known as the "TIBETAN MARK SBRUL SHAD," is a significant element in digital Tibetan text representation. This mark is primarily used to annotate specific phonetic characteristics of certain syllables in the Tibetan language. It serves as a diacritical mark that distinguishes between homophones, which are sounds that have the same pronunciation but different meanings. In digital typography, U+0F08 plays a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and authenticity of textual representation for Tibetan literature, religious texts, and educational materials. It helps ensure proper pronunciation and interpretation of words when read aloud, which is particularly important in the context of Tibetan Buddhism where accurate recitation of mantras and scriptures is considered sacred. Despite its specialized use within a niche linguistic context, U+0F08 has broader implications for preserving cultural heritage and facilitating communication among the Tibetan-speaking communities worldwide. The character helps maintain the richness of the Tibetan language, which has a complex phonetic system with various dialects and regional variations.
How to type the ༈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 3848 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.