Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㌲ has the Unicode code point U+3332. 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+3332 to binary:
00110011 00110010. 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 10001100 10110010
SQUARE HUARADDO·U+3332
㌲
Character Information
Code Point
U+3332
HEX
3332
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8C B2 | 11100011 10001100 10110010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 32 | 00110011 00110010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 32 33 | 00110010 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 32 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 00110010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 32 33 00 00 | 00110010 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㌲
URI Encoded
%E3%8C%B2
Description
The Unicode character U+3332, also known as the SQUARE HUARADDO, is a unique typographical symbol primarily used in digital text. While it does not serve any specific role or function in digital communication, it holds cultural and linguistic significance due to its appearance in various ancient texts and manuscripts. The SQUARE HUARADDO's distinctive square shape with an X-like cross in the center is believed to have originated from prehistoric symbols found in ancient civilizations such as the Indus Valley Civilization, Sumerians, and Egyptians. Despite its mysterious origins, this character has not gained widespread popularity or adoption in modern typography, and it remains a niche symbol appreciated by enthusiasts of ancient scripts and typography.
How to type the ㌲ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13106 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.