Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᑱ has the Unicode code point U+1471. 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+1471 to binary:
00010100 01110001. 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 10110001
CANADIAN SYLLABICS Y-CREE KOO·U+1471
ᑱ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1471
HEX
1471
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 91 B1 | 11100001 10010001 10110001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 14 71 | 00010100 01110001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 71 14 | 01110001 00010100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 14 71 | 00000000 00000000 00010100 01110001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 71 14 00 00 | 01110001 00010100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᑱ
URI Encoded
%E1%91%B1
Description
The Unicode character U+1471, also known as the "CANADIAN SYLLABICS Y-CREE KOO," is a unique symbol in the digital text realm. It holds a significant role in the Cree language, which is part of the Canadian Aboriginal syllabics script used by Indigenous peoples of Canada. The Cree syllabics consist of 26 letters, each representing consonants and vowels or combinations thereof to form syllables. This particular character, KOO, is one of these essential elements in the written expression of the language. The use of the U+1471 character reflects the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity found within Indigenous communities of Canada. The Canadian Aboriginal syllabics script was developed in the 1940s by missionaries to facilitate literacy among First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children who spoke their own languages but did not read or write in English or French. This script has since evolved and expanded, with each of Canada's more than 50 Indigenous languages having its unique set of syllabic characters, including the Cree language. In a technical context, the character U+1471 is encoded within the Unicode Standard, a coding system that encompasses over 140,000 characters from multiple scripts, allowing for accurate digital representation and exchange of text across various platforms, applications, and devices. As such, U+1471 plays an important role in preserving and promoting Indigenous languages while fostering cultural understanding and appreciation in the digital world.
How to type the ᑱ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5233 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.