Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᙬ has the Unicode code point U+166C. 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+166C to binary:
00010110 01101100. 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 10011001 10101100
CANADIAN SYLLABICS CARRIER TTSA·U+166C
ᙬ
Character Information
Code Point
U+166C
HEX
166C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 99 AC | 11100001 10011001 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 6C | 00010110 01101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6C 16 | 01101100 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 6C | 00000000 00000000 00010110 01101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6C 16 00 00 | 01101100 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᙬ
URI Encoded
%E1%99%AC
Description
U+166C, also known as the CANADIAN SYLLABICS CARRIER TTSA, is a Unicode character that holds significant value in digital text, specifically within the realm of Canadian Aboriginal languages. This unique symbol serves as a carrier for the abbreviation of two-syllable words in the Inuit and Cree languages, enabling linguists and speakers to communicate more efficiently. Its role in preserving these Indigenous languages and facilitating their digital representation underscores its importance in contemporary typography and cultural preservation. The use of U+166C demonstrates the continued evolution of Unicode in accommodating diverse linguistic needs and fostering inclusivity within digital communication platforms.
How to type the ᙬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5740 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.