Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᳧ has the Unicode code point U+1CE7. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+1CE7 to binary:
00011100 11100111
. 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 10100111
VEDIC SIGN VISARGA UDATTA WITH TAIL·U+1CE7
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 B3 A7 | 11100001 10110011 10100111 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1C E7 | 00011100 11100111 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | E7 1C | 11100111 00011100 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1C E7 | 00000000 00000000 00011100 11100111 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | E7 1C 00 00 | 11100111 00011100 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+1CE7, known as the Vedic Sign Visarga Uddata With Tail, holds significant importance in the realm of digital text representation, particularly within Indic scripts. It is predominantly employed in Sanskrit and related Vedic literature to denote a particular kind of phonetic nuance. In the context of linguistics, this character signifies an aspirated voiced stop consonant with a following vowel sound at the end of a word or syllable. This phonological distinction is crucial for accurate transmission and interpretation of these ancient texts. The Vedic Sign Visarga Uddata With Tail (U+1CE7) plays a key role in preserving the cultural and linguistic integrity of these works, which have been central to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism across millennia. Its usage underscores the ongoing relevance of these traditions and their continued impact on modern-day language, culture, and spirituality.
How to type the ᳧ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7399 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.