Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᓺ has the Unicode code point U+14FA. 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+14FA to binary:
00010100 11111010. 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 10010011 10111010
CANADIAN SYLLABICS SWII·U+14FA
ᓺ
Character Information
Code Point
U+14FA
HEX
14FA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 93 BA | 11100001 10010011 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 FA | 00010100 11111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FA 14 | 11111010 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 FA | 00000000 00000000 00010100 11111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FA 14 00 00 | 11111010 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᓺ
URI Encoded
%E1%93%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+14FA, known as the Canadian Syllabics SWII, is a vital component of the Cree writing system. It is a part of the larger group of Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics, which are used to transcribe the various languages spoken by Indigenous peoples across Canada. The primary role of U+14FA in digital text is to accurately represent and convey the phonetic structure of the Cree language. As a syllabic character, it embodies both the consonantal and vowel aspects of individual syllables within the language. By using this character, authors, linguists, and scholars can preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Cree people. In addition to its functional purpose, the use of U+14FA in digital text also demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and respect for Indigenous languages and cultures.
How to type the ᓺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5370 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.