Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㍵ has the Unicode code point U+3375. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+3375 to binary:
00110011 01110101
. 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 10110101
SQUARE OV·U+3375
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E3 8D B5 | 11100011 10001101 10110101 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 75 | 00110011 01110101 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 75 33 | 01110101 00110011 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 75 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 01110101 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 75 33 00 00 | 01110101 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+3375 represents the "SQUARE OV" symbol (◊). This typographical element is a geometric shape commonly used in digital text to denote various meanings, depending on the context of its usage. In certain technical applications, it serves as an indicator for square waveforms or oscillations, often found in mathematical and scientific documents. Additionally, the SQUARE OV symbol may be employed in design or typography settings, particularly in logo creation or graphic work, to impart a sense of symmetry or harmony due to its balanced form. Though it does not have direct ties to specific cultural or linguistic traditions, its versatility and aesthetic appeal make it a valuable addition to the Unicode Standard for diverse applications.
How to type the ㍵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13173 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.