Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᖆ has the Unicode code point U+1586. 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+1586 to binary:
00010101 10000110. 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 10000110
CANADIAN SYLLABICS TLHE·U+1586
ᖆ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1586
HEX
1586
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 96 86 | 11100001 10010110 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 86 | 00010101 10000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 86 15 | 10000110 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 86 | 00000000 00000000 00010101 10000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 86 15 00 00 | 10000110 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᖆ
URI Encoded
%E1%96%86
Description
The character U+1586, also known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS TLHE, is a glyph in the Unicode standard primarily used for digital text representation in the Canadian Aboriginal syllabics script. This script is essential for written communication among Indigenous peoples of Canada, particularly in northern communities where French and English are often not understood or used. The character "TLHE" represents a phonetic combination representing specific sounds in this unique writing system. The Canadian Aboriginal syllabics script was developed in the 1940s by missionary George A. McLeod as a practical way to transcribe Cree, an Algonquian language spoken widely across Canada. Over time, it has been adapted and extended for use with other First Nations and Inuit languages of the region. Each character in this script represents a specific consonant-vowel or vowel combination, allowing for flexibility and precision when writing syllables, which are the building blocks of words in these languages. The inclusion of U+1586 in digital text is crucial for preserving and promoting linguistic diversity, especially among Indigenous communities in Canada. Its use helps to ensure that their unique languages are not lost or overshadowed by more widely used scripts. In the realm of typography, this character contributes to accurate representation and communication across various platforms, from websites and mobile apps to print materials and signage within Indigenous communities.
How to type the ᖆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5510 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.