Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᗔ has the Unicode code point U+15D4. 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+15D4 to binary:
00010101 11010100. 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 10010111 10010100
CANADIAN SYLLABICS CARRIER WI·U+15D4
ᗔ
Character Information
Code Point
U+15D4
HEX
15D4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 97 94 | 11100001 10010111 10010100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 D4 | 00010101 11010100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D4 15 | 11010100 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 D4 | 00000000 00000000 00010101 11010100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D4 15 00 00 | 11010100 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᗔ
URI Encoded
%E1%97%94
Description
U+15D4, known as the "Canadian Syllabics Carrier Wi" character, is a vital component of the Canadian Aboriginal syllabic writing system. In digital text, it serves as a carrier or separator for groups of syllabic characters, aiding in the legibility and readability of text in this unique script. The Canadian Aboriginal syllabics are used by various Indigenous communities across Canada to represent their languages, which include Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut, and more. This system is not only culturally significant but also has linguistic and technical importance as it facilitates communication within these communities while preserving their rich heritage. In addition, the use of U+15D4 in digital text adheres to Unicode standards, ensuring compatibility across various platforms and devices, thus promoting inclusivity and diversity in the world of typography.
How to type the ᗔ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5588 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.