Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character 〘 has the Unicode code point U+3018. 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+3018 to binary:
00110000 00011000. 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 10000000 10011000
LEFT WHITE TORTOISE SHELL BRACKET·U+3018
〘
Character Information
Code Point
U+3018
HEX
3018
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Open Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 80 98 | 11100011 10000000 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 18 | 00110000 00011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 18 30 | 00011000 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 18 | 00000000 00000000 00110000 00011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 18 30 00 00 | 00011000 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
〘
URI Encoded
%E3%80%98
Description
The Unicode character U+3018, known as the Left White Tortoise Shell Bracket (々), is a unique typographic symbol that plays a vital role in digital text representation. It is predominantly used for its aesthetic appeal and to denote enclosure or sectioning within written content. In linguistic contexts, it has been employed in various East Asian languages to emphasize or highlight specific portions of text. While U+3018 may not have a direct technical function, its use can contribute to the overall readability and clarity of a document. The Left White Tortoise Shell Bracket is part of the larger group of tortoise shell brackets, which include both the left (U+3018) and right (U+3019) versions. These symbols draw their inspiration from traditional Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the intricate fusion between ancient culture and modern technology in typography.
How to type the 〘 symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12312 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.