Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᑻ has the Unicode code point U+147B. 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+147B to binary:
00010100 01111011. 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 10010001 10111011
CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE KWO·U+147B
ᑻ
Character Information
Code Point
U+147B
HEX
147B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 91 BB | 11100001 10010001 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 7B | 00010100 01111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7B 14 | 01111011 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 7B | 00000000 00000000 00010100 01111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7B 14 00 00 | 01111011 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᑻ
URI Encoded
%E1%91%BB
Description
The character U+147B, known as CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE KWO, is a critical component of digital text in the Canadian Syllabics encoding set. This particular glyph represents the West Cree sound 'kwo' and is used to transcribe and represent the diverse indigenous languages of Canada, specifically in the West Cree dialect. The use of this character contributes significantly to the preservation and documentation of these important linguistic traditions. In a broader technical context, U+147B aligns with Unicode standards, enabling seamless communication and data exchange across various digital platforms. Its role in the maintenance and promotion of linguistic diversity is paramount, as it facilitates education, cultural preservation, and revitalization efforts for indigenous communities throughout Canada.
How to type the ᑻ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5243 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.