Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⻲ has the Unicode code point U+2EF2. 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+2EF2 to binary:
00101110 11110010. 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 10111011 10110010
CJK RADICAL J-SIMPLIFIED TURTLE·U+2EF2
⻲
Character Information
Code Point
U+2EF2
HEX
2EF2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 BB B2 | 11100010 10111011 10110010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E F2 | 00101110 11110010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F2 2E | 11110010 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E F2 | 00000000 00000000 00101110 11110010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F2 2E 00 00 | 11110010 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⻲
URI Encoded
%E2%BB%B2
Description
U+2EF2 is a unique character within the Unicode standard, specifically classified as the "CJK Radical J-Simplified Turtle." It is primarily used in digital text as part of the extended Kanji character set. In its original form, it was derived from traditional Chinese and Japanese characters. The CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) radical system is a classification of characters based on their components or meaning, which helps in the creation and understanding of new characters. The simplified turtle radical serves as an essential element in various character compounds. It represents the concept of tortoise or turtle, indicating slow speed or patience in certain contexts. As an integral part of Chinese and Japanese typography, this radical has been adapted over time to simplify its design while retaining its original meaning and usage. The adoption of U+2EF2 in digital text reflects the growing importance of Unicode, which provides a standardized encoding system for a wide range of characters from different scripts and languages. The character's inclusion in the Unicode standard underscores its cultural significance and contributes to the preservation and dissemination of ancient Chinese and Japanese typography in modern digital environments. In summary, U+2EF2 is an essential component of the CJK radical system used in traditional Chinese and Japanese characters, symbolizing the concept of a tortoise or turtle. Its role in digital text as part of the Unicode standard demonstrates the character's cultural and linguistic relevance while highlighting the importance of encoding systems for preserving ancient typography in modern digital environments.
How to type the ⻲ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12018 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.