Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᙂ has the Unicode code point U+1642. 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+1642 to binary:
00010110 01000010. 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 10000010
CANADIAN SYLLABICS CARRIER ZE·U+1642
ᙂ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1642
HEX
1642
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 99 82 | 11100001 10011001 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 42 | 00010110 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 16 | 01000010 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 42 | 00000000 00000000 00010110 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 16 00 00 | 01000010 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᙂ
URI Encoded
%E1%99%82
Description
The character U+1642, known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS CARRIER ZE, is a crucial element in the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics encoding scheme. This encoding system is primarily used for representing the written form of various Indigenous languages in Canada, such as Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut. U+1642 serves as a carrier character, which combines with other syllabic elements to create words and phrases in these languages. Its role is analogous to that of a blank space or punctuation mark in the Latin alphabet. This character contributes significantly to the preservation and promotion of Canada's rich Indigenous linguistic heritage. It has a notable cultural and linguistic context, reflecting the diverse and vibrant Aboriginal communities across the country, and aiding in the maintenance and revitalization of their unique languages.
How to type the ᙂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5698 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.