Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᳷ has the Unicode code point U+1CF7. 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+1CF7 to binary:
00011100 11110111. 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 10110011 10110111
VEDIC SIGN ATIKRAMA·U+1CF7
᳷
Character Information
Code Point
U+1CF7
HEX
1CF7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Spacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 B3 B7 | 11100001 10110011 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1C F7 | 00011100 11110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F7 1C | 11110111 00011100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1C F7 | 00000000 00000000 00011100 11110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F7 1C 00 00 | 11110111 00011100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᳷
URI Encoded
%E1%B3%B7
Description
The Vedic Sign Atikrama (U+1CF7) holds significant importance in the realm of digital typography and Unicode character set. This unique glyph is primarily employed to represent a Vedic linguistic concept, specifically in the context of Indian Sanskrit literature and sacred texts like the Vedas. Its primary usage lies within the notation system used for marking certain verses in ancient Hindu scriptures. The Atikrama sign serves as an indicator that the following line or verse has a particular rhythmic pattern known as 'Anustubh', which is essential to the recitation and performance of these texts during religious rituals and ceremonies. The precise nature of its usage is dependent on the specific Vedic text being transcribed, as different scripts may require varying interpretations of this sign. Overall, the Vedic Sign Atikrama's role in digital text reflects its historical significance in representing ancient linguistic and cultural practices, contributing to the preservation of these traditions in the modern era.
How to type the ᳷ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7415 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.