Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ↼ has the Unicode code point U+21BC. 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+21BC to binary:
00100001 10111100. 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:
11100010 10000110 10111100
LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB UPWARDS·U+21BC
↼
Character Information
Code Point
U+21BC
HEX
21BC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 86 BC | 11100010 10000110 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 BC | 00100001 10111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BC 21 | 10111100 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 BC | 00000000 00000000 00100001 10111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BC 21 00 00 | 10111100 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
↼
URI Encoded
%E2%86%BC
Description
The Unicode character U+21BC, known as the "LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB UPWARDS," is a unique symbol primarily used in digital typography. It serves an essential role in representing certain mathematical or logical operations, specifically for denoting a leftwards harpoon arrow with an upward pointing barb. In this context, the character helps to visually depict the direction of the function or the flow of information. While its usage may be limited compared to other more commonly used symbols, the LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB UPWARDS holds significance in specific mathematical or logical equations where the concept of a leftward-directed arrow with an upward barb is necessary for clarity and understanding. The character's presence in Unicode ensures its availability for use across various digital platforms and applications, contributing to the precision and accuracy of communication within these domains.
How to type the ↼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8636 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.