Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᖿ has the Unicode code point U+15BF. 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+15BF to binary:
00010101 10111111. 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 10010110 10111111
CANADIAN SYLLABICS BLACKFOOT KA·U+15BF
ᖿ
Character Information
Code Point
U+15BF
HEX
15BF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 96 BF | 11100001 10010110 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 BF | 00010101 10111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BF 15 | 10111111 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 BF | 00000000 00000000 00010101 10111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BF 15 00 00 | 10111111 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᖿ
URI Encoded
%E1%96%BF
Description
The character U+15BF, known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS BLACKFOOT KA, holds a significant position in the realm of digital text representation, particularly within the context of Indigenous Canadian languages. This character is part of the Unicode standard, which provides a consistent and universal method for encoding text from various languages and scripts worldwide. In the case of U+15BF, it specifically belongs to the group of characters known as "Canadian Syllabics," which are used to represent the diverse Indigenous languages spoken across Canada. The Blackfoot language, which employs this character, is a member of the Algonquian family and predominantly spoken by the Blackfoot people, who reside in parts of the United States and Canada. The CANADIAN SYLLABICS BLACKFOOT KA character serves as a phonetic representation of a specific sound or syllable within the language, thereby contributing to the accurate transmission of meaning when text is displayed or processed by digital devices. The inclusion of U+15BF in the Unicode standard signifies an important step towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage embedded in Indigenous languages. By providing a standardized means for encoding these characters, it becomes possible to create and share digital content that accurately reflects the nuances and subtleties inherent in such languages, thereby fostering greater understanding and appreciation of their unique linguistic features among diverse audiences.
How to type the ᖿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5567 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.