Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᒌ has the Unicode code point U+148C. 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+148C to binary:
00010100 10001100. 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 10010010 10001100
CANADIAN SYLLABICS CII·U+148C
ᒌ
Character Information
Code Point
U+148C
HEX
148C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 92 8C | 11100001 10010010 10001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 8C | 00010100 10001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8C 14 | 10001100 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 8C | 00000000 00000000 00010100 10001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8C 14 00 00 | 10001100 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᒌ
URI Encoded
%E1%92%8C
Description
The character U+148C, also known as "CANADIAN SYLLABICS CII," is an essential component of the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics digital text set. It plays a crucial role in representing the phonetic structure and meaning of words in this indigenous language. The syllabic script was developed by missionaries to facilitate the translation of religious texts, and over time, it has become a vital tool for preserving and promoting Canadian Indigenous languages, including Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut, and many others. In digital communications and text processing, U+148C and other characters in the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics set are crucial to maintaining linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity. The use of these characters enables proper representation of Indigenous languages on computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, fostering more inclusive communication and promoting linguistic diversity. As part of a broader effort to preserve endangered languages worldwide, U+148C contributes significantly to the ongoing efforts to empower Indigenous communities in Canada and beyond by giving them the means to express their cultural heritage and traditions through writing.
How to type the ᒌ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5260 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.