Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⺊ has the Unicode code point U+2E8A. 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+2E8A to binary:
00101110 10001010. 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:
11100010 10111010 10001010
CJK RADICAL DIVINATION·U+2E8A
⺊
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E8A
HEX
2E8A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 BA 8A | 11100010 10111010 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 8A | 00101110 10001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8A 2E | 10001010 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 8A | 00000000 00000000 00101110 10001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8A 2E 00 00 | 10001010 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⺊
URI Encoded
%E2%BA%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+2E8A, known as CJK RADICAL DIVINATION, is a significant symbol in the Chinese writing system. It is primarily used in the process of divination, a method of acquiring information through supernatural means, and holds a central role in traditional Chinese culture. The character is derived from ancient oracle bone script, a form of writing that was prevalent during the Shang dynasty (approximately 1600-1100 BCE). In modern digital text, this radical serves as a reference point for understanding the context and meaning of specific characters in traditional Chinese literature and historical texts. It is essential to note that while it may appear in contemporary digital typography, its usage has declined with the shift towards Simplified Chinese, which does not include this character. However, it remains an important symbol of cultural heritage and historical significance within the realm of CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) typography.
How to type the ⺊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11914 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.