Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᢽ has the Unicode code point U+18BD. 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+18BD to binary:
00011000 10111101. 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:
11100001 10100010 10111101
CANADIAN SYLLABICS LAY·U+18BD
ᢽ
Character Information
Code Point
U+18BD
HEX
18BD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 A2 BD | 11100001 10100010 10111101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 18 BD | 00011000 10111101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BD 18 | 10111101 00011000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 18 BD | 00000000 00000000 00011000 10111101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BD 18 00 00 | 10111101 00011000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᢽ
URI Encoded
%E1%A2%BD
Description
The Unicode character U+18BD, known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS LAY, is a unique symbol used predominantly in digital text to represent a specific sound or phoneme in the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics script. This particular script is essential for the preservation and transmission of Indigenous languages across Canada, particularly in the territories where Cree, Inuktitut, and other First Nations languages are spoken. The CANADIAN SYLLABICS LAY character plays a crucial role in linguistic research, language revitalization programs, and digital communication within these communities. As part of the Unicode Standard, U+18BD ensures accurate representation and encoding of Indigenous syllabics in various electronic devices, software, and online platforms, thereby supporting cultural diversity and linguistic expression for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
How to type the ᢽ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6333 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.