★ U+0C3C: Technical Specifications for the Telugu Sign Nukta (఼)
The Telugu Sign Nukta (“఼” U+0C3C) is a critical nonspacing mark introduced to the Telugu script to represent foreign sounds, facilitating the integration of loanwords. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and structural properties for flawless digital display and phonetic accuracy.
U+0C3C Character Properties and Unicode Inclusion
The **Telugu Sign Nukta** is classified as a *Nonspacing Mark* (Mn), meaning it combines with a base character without occupying its own horizontal space. Its inclusion in Unicode demonstrates the standard’s commitment to modern language needs, having been added in the recent **version 14.0 (September, 2021)**. This important combining character belongs to the **Telugu** block within the **Basic Multilingual Plane**.
Fundamental Unicode Specifications
| Name | Telugu Sign Nukta |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+0C3C |
| Unicode Version | 14.0 (September, 2021) |
| Block | Telugu |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Directional and Script Data for ఼
| Bidirectional class | Nonspacing Mark (NSM) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | No |
| Category | Nonspacing Mark |
| Script | Telugu |
| Combining Class | Nukta |
Encoding Conversions and Byte Structure for U+0C3C
Correctly implementing the Nukta sign requires precise encoding. The conversions for the **U+0C3C** codepoint ensure compatibility across web, programming languages, and operating systems. Below are the language-specific representations and byte-level encodings for this Telugu character.
Code Conversion Reference (HTML, CSS, and Programming)
| HTML (decimal) | ఼ |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | ఼ |
| HTML (named) | - |
| URL Escape Code | %E0%B0%BC |
| CSS | \00C3C |
| JavaScript, JSON | \u0C3C |
| C, C++, Java | \u0C3C |
| Python | \u0C3C |
| Rust | \u{0C3C} |
| Ruby | \u0C3C |
UTF Byte Encoding Structure
| UTF-8 (hex) | 0xE0 0xB0 0xBC |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | 0x0C3C |
| UTF-32 (hex) | 0x00000C3C |
Direct Input Methods and Font Rendering Preview
How to type “఼”
Font Rendering Examples (Preview)
- ఼
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ఼
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ఼
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Mastering complex combining characters like the Telugu Sign Nukta (**U+0C3C**) is essential for developers working with Indic scripts and internationalization. The precise encoding data provided here ensures optimal display and functionality. For more expert-level Unicode information and tools, visit iloveunicode.com, your dedicated resource for character specification.