Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㏉ has the Unicode code point U+33C9. 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+33C9 to binary:
00110011 11001001. 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 10001001
SQUARE GY·U+33C9
㏉
Character Information
Code Point
U+33C9
HEX
33C9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8F 89 | 11100011 10001111 10001001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 C9 | 00110011 11001001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C9 33 | 11001001 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 C9 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 11001001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C9 33 00 00 | 11001001 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㏉
URI Encoded
%E3%8F%89
Description
The Unicode character U+33C9, known as the SQUARE GY, serves a unique role in digital typography by representing a specific geometric shape rather than a letter or symbol from a particular alphabet. It is part of a series of "SQUARE" characters that include the SQUARE root sign (U+221A), SQUARE WAVE (U+33C7), and others, each with distinct mathematical or technical applications. The SQUARE GY character, in particular, does not have any widely recognized usage in typical text representation, as it is not associated with a specific mathematical operation or concept. However, its existence in the Unicode standard highlights the comprehensive nature of this encoding system, which seeks to represent characters from all writing systems and various special symbols used across different fields. The SQUARE GY character may be used in contexts where custom typographical elements are needed for specific applications, such as graphics software or specialized technical documentation. Overall, U+33C9 illustrates the expansive nature of Unicode, which aims to include a vast array of characters and symbols from different cultures and domains.
How to type the ㏉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13257 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.