Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᒭ has the Unicode code point U+14AD. 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+14AD to binary:
00010100 10101101. 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 10101101
CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE MWE·U+14AD
ᒭ
Character Information
Code Point
U+14AD
HEX
14AD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 92 AD | 11100001 10010010 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 AD | 00010100 10101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AD 14 | 10101101 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 AD | 00000000 00000000 00010100 10101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AD 14 00 00 | 10101101 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᒭ
URI Encoded
%E1%92%AD
Description
U+14AD (CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE MWE) is a character in the Unicode standard that represents a specific phoneme in the Canadian Syllabics writing system, used primarily for writing the Cree language and other Indigenous languages of North America. This character, as part of the West Cree script, holds significance within these communities for cultural, linguistic, and educational purposes. In digital text, U+14AD is typically employed to transcribe and represent specific phonetic sounds in West Cree, which is one of several dialects of the Cree language spoken by thousands of Indigenous people across Canada, particularly in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Quebec. By utilizing these Unicode characters, authors, scholars, and language advocates can preserve and promote the rich oral traditions, literature, and linguistic heritage of these communities, while fostering a sense of cultural identity and pride among speakers. The use of U+14AD and other Canadian Syllabics characters in digital media contributes to the ongoing revitalization efforts of Indigenous languages, many of which face endangerment or extinction due to historical colonization, assimilation policies, and a lack of formal education opportunities. Incorporating these unique characters into digital texts, such as websites, social media platforms, mobile applications, and educational resources, helps ensure that the Cree language and other Indigenous languages continue to thrive in the digital age.
How to type the ᒭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5293 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.