Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᐭ has the Unicode code point U+142D. 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+142D to binary:
00010100 00101101. 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 10010000 10101101
CANADIAN SYLLABICS ON·U+142D
ᐭ
Character Information
Code Point
U+142D
HEX
142D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 90 AD | 11100001 10010000 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 2D | 00010100 00101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2D 14 | 00101101 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 2D | 00000000 00000000 00010100 00101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2D 14 00 00 | 00101101 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᐭ
URI Encoded
%E1%90%AD
Description
U+142D Canadian Syllabics ON is a typographical character used primarily within the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics character set. This group of characters is essential for written communication in various Indigenous languages of Canada, such as Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut. The Unicode character U+142D specifically represents the initial consonant "ᐯ" (Canadian Syllabics ON). Its typical usage in digital text is to convey phonetic information or serve as a basic building block for constructing words in these languages. The Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics character set has its roots in the early 20th century, when missionary and educator Edmund Peck developed the original 24-character syllabary. Over time, this system has evolved to include additional characters and diacritics, now encompassing over 60 characters in the Unicode Standard. The use of U+142D and other Canadian Syllabics characters is critical for preserving and promoting Indigenous languages, fostering cultural identity, and enhancing educational opportunities within Indigenous communities across Canada. In summary, U+142D Canadian Syllabics ON serves as a fundamental character in the written expression of various Indigenous languages of Canada, contributing to linguistic diversity, cultural preservation, and educational initiatives for these communities.
How to type the ᐭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5165 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.