Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᖚ has the Unicode code point U+159A. 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+159A to binary:
00010101 10011010. 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 10011010
CANADIAN SYLLABICS SAYISI SHA·U+159A
ᖚ
Character Information
Code Point
U+159A
HEX
159A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 96 9A | 11100001 10010110 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 9A | 00010101 10011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 9A 15 | 10011010 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 9A | 00000000 00000000 00010101 10011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 9A 15 00 00 | 10011010 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᖚ
URI Encoded
%E1%96%9A
Description
The Unicode character U+159A, known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS SAYISI SHA, is a unique symbol in the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block of the Unicode Standard. It holds significant importance in digital text as it represents a phoneme in the Cree language, which is one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada. This character plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the linguistic heritage of Indigenous communities across the country. Culturally, the use of this character reflects the rich history and tradition of Indigenous peoples in North America. The Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics were developed by missionaries to assist in teaching reading and writing to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children. These characters have since evolved into a living language that is still used today for various purposes, such as communication, literature, and education. From a technical standpoint, U+159A is part of the Unicode encoding system, which ensures accurate representation and compatibility across different platforms, devices, and software. This enables the preservation and promotion of Indigenous languages through digital media, fostering greater cultural understanding and appreciation among diverse populations.
How to type the ᖚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5530 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.