Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᔂ has the Unicode code point U+1502. 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+1502 to binary:
00010101 00000010. 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 10000010
CANADIAN SYLLABICS SWAA·U+1502
ᔂ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1502
HEX
1502
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 94 82 | 11100001 10010100 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 02 | 00010101 00000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 02 15 | 00000010 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 02 | 00000000 00000000 00010101 00000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 02 15 00 00 | 00000010 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᔂ
URI Encoded
%E1%94%82
Description
The Unicode character U+1502 represents the "Canadian Syllabics SWAA" (SWAA) in the Cree syllabics script. This script is used primarily among Indigenous peoples of Canada, particularly in the Cree, Ojibwe, and other Algonquian languages. The U+1502 character serves a crucial role in digital text by enabling accurate representation and communication of these linguistic systems. As part of the Canadian Syllabics block (Unicode range U+14A0 to U+16FF), the SWAA character represents a significant step towards promoting linguistic diversity and preserving Indigenous languages. The Cree syllabics script was developed by missionaries in the 19th century, primarily as a way to translate religious texts into Indigenous languages. Today, these syllabics are widely used in educational contexts, signage, literature, and digital communication among Indigenous communities across Canada. By employing accurate and culturally sensitive typography, platforms like websites and software can respect and promote the rich linguistic heritage of Indigenous peoples in the digital realm.
How to type the ᔂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5378 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.