Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᑺ has the Unicode code point U+147A. 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+147A to binary:
00010100 01111010. 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 10010001 10111010
CANADIAN SYLLABICS KWO·U+147A
ᑺ
Character Information
Code Point
U+147A
HEX
147A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 91 BA | 11100001 10010001 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 7A | 00010100 01111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7A 14 | 01111010 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 7A | 00000000 00000000 00010100 01111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7A 14 00 00 | 01111010 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᑺ
URI Encoded
%E1%91%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+147A, known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS KWO, holds a significant position within the realm of digital text, particularly in the communication of indigenous languages. It is part of the Canadian Syllabics block, which includes 130 characters used primarily by Indigenous peoples across Canada to write Cree, Ojibwa, Inuktitut, and other Algonquian languages. The character represents a phonetic sound or syllable in these languages, contributing to the accurate expression of their unique linguistic structures. While its usage is somewhat specialized, U+147A plays a crucial role in promoting cultural preservation and revitalization efforts among Indigenous communities in Canada. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures that digital communication platforms can support and represent these diverse languages accurately, fostering greater inclusivity and appreciation for linguistic diversity worldwide.
How to type the ᑺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5242 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.