Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⵍ has the Unicode code point U+2D4D. 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+2D4D to binary:
00101101 01001101. 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:
11100010 10110101 10001101
TIFINAGH LETTER YAL·U+2D4D
ⵍ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2D4D
HEX
2D4D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B5 8D | 11100010 10110101 10001101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D 4D | 00101101 01001101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4D 2D | 01001101 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D 4D | 00000000 00000000 00101101 01001101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4D 2D 00 00 | 01001101 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⵍ
URI Encoded
%E2%B5%8D
Description
The Unicode character U+2D4D, known as TIFINAGH LETTER YAL, holds a significant position in the realm of digital typography. It is primarily used within digital texts that utilize the Tifinagh script, an ancient Berber alphabet predominantly employed for writing various Berber languages like Tuareg, Tamazight, and Kabyle. As a script deeply rooted in history, dating back to pre-Islamic times, U+2D4D serves as a critical component of these languages' written forms. Despite its ancient origins, the Tifinagh script has been resilient and adaptable, allowing it to persist and evolve over time. The character U+2D4D specifically represents the phoneme /j/, which corresponds to the sound 'yal' or 'ya' in certain Berber languages. By accurately rendering this unique sound, Tifinagh LETTER YAL contributes to the preservation of these linguistic and cultural traditions in digital formats. In summary, U+2D4D serves as a vital character in the digital representation of Berber languages through its role within the Tifinagh script, showcasing both the enduring nature of ancient writing systems and their adaptability to modern technology.
How to type the ⵍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11597 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.