Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᐮ has the Unicode code point U+142E. 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+142E to binary:
00010100 00101110. 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 10010000 10101110
CANADIAN SYLLABICS AN·U+142E
ᐮ
Character Information
Code Point
U+142E
HEX
142E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 90 AE | 11100001 10010000 10101110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 2E | 00010100 00101110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2E 14 | 00101110 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 2E | 00000000 00000000 00010100 00101110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2E 14 00 00 | 00101110 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᐮ
URI Encoded
%E1%90%AE
Description
U+142E, also known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS AN, is a unique character from the Unicode standard. In digital text, it primarily serves a role in representing the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics script, specifically within the Dene and Cree languages. These syllabic scripts are essential for written communication within these communities, as they provide an accessible way to record and transmit their rich oral tradition. The character's cultural significance lies in its connection to Indigenous peoples of Canada, where it has been used to write and preserve their languages since the 1940s. The syllabics script, which combines phonetic elements with symbols representing consonants and vowels, allows for a more straightforward representation of these complex oral languages in written form. Technically, U+142E is part of the larger block of Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics within the Unicode standard, which consists of 80 characters designed to support the unique requirements of Indigenous languages in Canada. The inclusion of this character and others like it within the Unicode system demonstrates a commitment to preserving and promoting linguistic diversity across the globe.
How to type the ᐮ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5166 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.