Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᖏ has the Unicode code point U+158F. 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+158F to binary:
00010101 10001111. 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 10010110 10001111
CANADIAN SYLLABICS NGI·U+158F
ᖏ
Character Information
Code Point
U+158F
HEX
158F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 96 8F | 11100001 10010110 10001111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 8F | 00010101 10001111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8F 15 | 10001111 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 8F | 00000000 00000000 00010101 10001111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8F 15 00 00 | 10001111 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᖏ
URI Encoded
%E1%96%8F
Description
The Unicode character U+158F, known as the Canadian Syllabics NGI (Ngi), holds a significant place in the realm of digital text. It is a crucial component of the Canadian Aboriginal syllabics used predominantly for Indigenous languages such as Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut. Its role lies primarily in representing phonetic sounds, where each character symbolizes a consonant-vowel pair, allowing speakers of these languages to communicate efficiently through digital mediums. The NGI character specifically represents the sound /ŋ/ followed by the vowel /i/. The inclusion of U+158F in digital text signifies an appreciation for cultural diversity and a commitment to preserving Indigenous languages. Its presence allows for the documentation, transmission, and revitalization of these linguistic systems, which are vital to the identity and heritage of Indigenous communities across Canada. In terms of technical context, the character is encoded within the Unicode Standard, which aims to provide a unique code point for every character in any language, ensuring global compatibility and interoperability in digital communications. Overall, U+158F Canadian Syllabics NGI serves as an essential tool for maintaining linguistic diversity and cultural connections within Indigenous communities of Canada and beyond. Its accurate representation in digital text demonstrates the power of technology to facilitate communication and preserve cultural heritage.
How to type the ᖏ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5519 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.