Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᒳ has the Unicode code point U+14B3. 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+14B3 to binary:
00010100 10110011. 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 10110011
CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE MWO·U+14B3
ᒳ
Character Information
Code Point
U+14B3
HEX
14B3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 92 B3 | 11100001 10010010 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 B3 | 00010100 10110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B3 14 | 10110011 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 B3 | 00000000 00000000 00010100 10110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B3 14 00 00 | 10110011 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᒳ
URI Encoded
%E1%92%B3
Description
The Unicode character U+14B3, known as the "CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE MWO," holds a significant place in the realm of typography and digital text communication. It is primarily utilized within the Canadian Syllabics block of characters, which encompasses 250 unique symbols that form an essential part of the Indigenous languages spoken in Canada, particularly among the Cree people. These symbols are employed to represent distinct phonetic sounds, enabling the accurate expression and understanding of the various dialects within the Inuit, Cree, and Ojibwe language families. In its cultural context, U+14B3 has played a vital role in preserving Indigenous heritage by providing a digital platform for these languages to thrive. The West-Cree dialect, from which this character is derived, is widely spoken across several Canadian provinces and territories, including Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and the Northwest Territories. As an integral part of these linguistic systems, U+14B3 facilitates communication within Indigenous communities while fostering cross-cultural understanding and respect for diverse expressions and traditions. From a technical standpoint, the use of Unicode characters such as U+14B3 enables greater compatibility between different software platforms and programming languages, ensuring that digital texts are accurately displayed across various devices. This standardized encoding system is crucial in promoting accessibility and inclusivity for all forms of written expression, including Indigenous languages that have historically faced challenges in representation within digital spaces.
How to type the ᒳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5299 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.