Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character 〰 has the Unicode code point U+3030. 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+3030 to binary:
00110000 00110000. 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 10110000
WAVY DASH·U+3030
〰
Character Information
Code Point
U+3030
HEX
3030
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Dash Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 80 B0 | 11100011 10000000 10110000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 30 | 00110000 00110000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 30 30 | 00110000 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 30 | 00000000 00000000 00110000 00110000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 30 30 00 00 | 00110000 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
〰
URI Encoded
%E3%80%B0
Description
The Unicode character U+3030, known as the Wavy Dash, is a typographical symbol that has found increased usage within digital text in recent years. It is most commonly employed to represent a separation or pause in written content, similar to the hyphen (-) or horizontal rule (—). However, due to its wavy design, it adds an aesthetic element that can enhance the visual appeal of a text and make it more engaging for readers. The Wavy Dash has roots in Japanese typography, where it is known as the "River Character" (川文字), and was traditionally used to fill spaces or gaps between sentences in handwritten documents. Its unique design is inspired by the flowing lines of a winding river, which contributes to its visual appeal. In modern digital text, the Wavy Dash has gained popularity for use in social media posts, website content, and even in professional writing, where it can be used to add emphasis or separate sections of text.
How to type the 〰 symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12336 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.