Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᒙ has the Unicode code point U+1499. 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+1499 to binary:
00010100 10011001. 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 10010010 10011001
CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE CWO·U+1499
ᒙ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1499
HEX
1499
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 92 99 | 11100001 10010010 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 99 | 00010100 10011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 99 14 | 10011001 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 99 | 00000000 00000000 00010100 10011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 99 14 00 00 | 10011001 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᒙ
URI Encoded
%E1%92%99
Description
U+1499, or CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE CWO, is a unique character in the Unicode standard that holds significant cultural, linguistic, and technical importance. In digital text, this character is used to represent a specific sound or phoneme in the West-Cree dialect of the Canadian Syllabics writing system. The Canadian Syllabics script comprises 39 symbols (or characters) representing vowels and consonants that are unique to Indigenous languages of Canada, including Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut, and others. The West-Cree dialect is spoken by the Cree people, who reside predominantly in the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The usage of U+1499 in digital text aids in preserving and promoting the linguistic heritage of these communities. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures accurate representation and accessibility across various platforms, thereby contributing to the revitalization and maintenance of Indigenous languages in Canada. The character U+1499 showcases the rich diversity of linguistic systems that exist globally, reflecting the importance of preserving and respecting cultural identities through written expression. In a world where digital communication is increasingly prevalent, the presence of characters like U+1499 in Unicode underscores the ongoing effort to support and empower Indigenous communities in their efforts to maintain and share their languages and cultures.
How to type the ᒙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5273 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.