Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᐈ has the Unicode code point U+1408. 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+1408 to binary:
00010100 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:
11100001 10010000 10001000
CANADIAN SYLLABICS CARRIER EE·U+1408
ᐈ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1408
HEX
1408
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 90 88 | 11100001 10010000 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 08 | 00010100 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 14 | 00001000 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 08 | 00000000 00000000 00010100 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 14 00 00 | 00001000 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᐈ
URI Encoded
%E1%90%88
Description
The Unicode character U+1408, known as "CANADIAN SYLLABICS CARRIER EE," is a crucial element within the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block of the Unicode Standard. It primarily serves as a carrier character in the representation of written Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut, and other Indigenous languages of Canada. The carrier characters function as a means to visually separate syllabic blocks, aiding in the legibility and comprehension of these complex scripts. While U+1408 does not represent a standalone meaningful symbol, its role in preserving and promoting Indigenous linguistic heritage is vital. The accurate representation of these languages through Unicode enables effective communication among speakers, facilitates education, and supports the revitalization of endangered Indigenous languages within Canada's multicultural landscape.
How to type the ᐈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5128 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.