Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᙭ has the Unicode code point U+166D. 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+166D to binary:
00010110 01101101. 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 10101101
CANADIAN SYLLABICS CHI SIGN·U+166D
᙭
Character Information
Code Point
U+166D
HEX
166D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 99 AD | 11100001 10011001 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 6D | 00010110 01101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6D 16 | 01101101 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 6D | 00000000 00000000 00010110 01101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6D 16 00 00 | 01101101 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᙭
URI Encoded
%E1%99%AD
Description
The Unicode character U+166D, known as the Canadian Syllabics Chi Sign, holds a significant position in digital text representation of the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics script. This script is primarily used for writing Cree, Ojibwe, and other Indigenous languages spoken across Canada. The Canadian Syllabics Chi Sign represents the syllable /ʃ/, which is often found at the beginning or end of a word in these languages. In digital text, this character plays a crucial role in preserving linguistic heritage and facilitating communication within Indigenous communities. The use of Unicode ensures accurate representation and accessibility, fostering cultural respect and appreciation for diverse forms of expression. As a result, U+166D is an essential character in promoting inclusivity and understanding of the rich linguistic landscape of Canada's First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations.
How to type the ᙭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5741 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.