Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᖋ has the Unicode code point U+158B. 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+158B to binary:
00010101 10001011. 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 10001011
CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE RI·U+158B
ᖋ
Character Information
Code Point
U+158B
HEX
158B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 96 8B | 11100001 10010110 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 8B | 00010101 10001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8B 15 | 10001011 00010101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 8B | 00000000 00000000 00010101 10001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8B 15 00 00 | 10001011 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᖋ
URI Encoded
%E1%96%8B
Description
U+158B, or CANADIAN SYLLABICS WEST-CREE RI, is a character within the Unicode Standard that serves a crucial role in digital text representation of the West Cree dialect of the Canadian Syllabic writing system. The West Cree dialect is one of 12 regional syllabics used by various First Nations communities across Canada for written communication and education. In its typical usage, U+158B represents a phonetic sound or a consonant in words when used in conjunction with other Canadian Syllabics characters. The character is part of a larger group of symbols that collectively form an alphabet for the Cree language, which belongs to the Algonquian family of languages spoken mainly in Canada's provinces and territories. The use of U+158B in digital text allows for the preservation and promotion of West Cree cultural identity and linguistic heritage. It facilitates accurate representation and communication of traditional and contemporary content, such as literature, historical records, and educational materials. By ensuring the correct encoding and display of these characters in digital environments, it supports the ongoing efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages and fosters greater inclusivity and diversity in written expression.
How to type the ᖋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5515 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.