Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㏯ has the Unicode code point U+33EF. 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+33EF to binary:
00110011 11101111. 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:
11100011 10001111 10101111
IDEOGRAPHIC TELEGRAPH SYMBOL FOR DAY SIXTEEN·U+33EF
㏯
Character Information
Code Point
U+33EF
HEX
33EF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8F AF | 11100011 10001111 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 EF | 00110011 11101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EF 33 | 11101111 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 EF | 00000000 00000000 00110011 11101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EF 33 00 00 | 11101111 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㏯
URI Encoded
%E3%8F%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+33EF, also known as the IDEOGRAPHIC TELEGRAPH SYMBOL FOR DAY SIXTEEN, is a unique symbol used primarily in digital text communications. It holds significant cultural and linguistic value, particularly within Chinese culture, where it represents the sixteenth day of the traditional Chinese calendar. The traditional Chinese calendar is lunisolar, meaning it takes into account both the lunar cycle and the solar year. As such, the IDEOGRAPHIC TELEGRAPH SYMBOL FOR DAY SIXTEEN reflects an important cultural context that goes beyond simple numeric representation. The character is often used in telegraph systems and digital messaging to denote specific dates or timeframes, showcasing its practical application in modern communication technologies. By understanding the cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts of U+33EF, one can appreciate the rich history and significance behind this unique Unicode character.
How to type the ㏯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13295 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.