Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᔗ has the Unicode code point U+1517. 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+1517 to binary:
00010101 00010111. 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 10010100 10010111
CANADIAN SYLLABICS SHWE·U+1517
ᔗ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1517
HEX
1517
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 94 97 | 11100001 10010100 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 17 | 00010101 00010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 17 15 | 00010111 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 17 | 00000000 00000000 00010101 00010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 17 15 00 00 | 00010111 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᔗ
URI Encoded
%E1%94%97
Description
The Unicode character U+1517, also known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS SHWE, holds a significant position within the realm of digital text. It is primarily used in the Cree and other Canadian Indigenous languages that employ the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics script. This script was developed by missionaries and linguists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to aid in translating religious texts into Indigenous languages. The character U+1517 represents a specific syllable in these languages, contributing to their oral and written expression. In terms of cultural significance, this character serves as an essential tool for preserving and promoting the linguistic heritage of various Canadian Indigenous communities. Today, the usage of CANADIAN SYLLABICS SHWE and other characters from the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics script continues to grow in digital spaces, such as websites, social media platforms, and educational resources, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures worldwide.
How to type the ᔗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5399 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.