Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㍲ has the Unicode code point U+3372. 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+3372 to binary:
00110011 01110010. 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 10001101 10110010
SQUARE DA·U+3372
㍲
Character Information
Code Point
U+3372
HEX
3372
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8D B2 | 11100011 10001101 10110010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 72 | 00110011 01110010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 72 33 | 01110010 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 72 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 01110010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 72 33 00 00 | 01110010 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㍲
URI Encoded
%E3%8D%B2
Description
The Unicode character U+3372, known as the "SQUARE DA", holds a unique place in digital typography. This character is commonly employed to represent a square with two perpendicular strokes. While its usage might seem minimal due to its specialized form, it plays an essential role in certain programming and technical documentation contexts. For instance, it often appears in Unicode tables and charts, aiding users in understanding the vast array of characters available for digital text. Moreover, this symbol has cultural significance in some Asian communities where it is used as part of traditional art forms or calligraphy. Despite its niche usage, the SQUARE DA serves as a testament to the diversity of the Unicode character set and its ability to represent a wide range of symbols and concepts across cultures and fields.
How to type the ㍲ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13170 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.