Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+2D68. 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+2D68 to binary:
00101101 01101000. 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 10110101 10101000
CHARACTER 2D68·U+2D68
Character Information
Code Point
U+2D68
HEX
2D68
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Ideographic Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B5 A8 | 11100010 10110101 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D 68 | 00101101 01101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 68 2D | 01101000 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D 68 | 00000000 00000000 00101101 01101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 68 2D 00 00 | 01101000 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⵨
URI Encoded
%E2%B5%A8
Description
U+2D68 is a unique character in the Unicode standard, representing the symbol '☊' known as the "Latin Cross" or "Cross Mark." This symbol has significant cultural and religious importance as it is often used to represent Christianity's crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Latin Cross symbolizes sacrifice, redemption, and spirituality in various cultural contexts. Digitally, U+2D68 is commonly used in text formatting for religious or spiritual content. It may appear in digital documents, websites, or applications dealing with religion, theology, or historical events. This character is often employed in typography to enhance readability and convey deeper meaning. In addition to its cultural significance, U+2D68 also plays a role in linguistic studies, as it serves as an essential marker for understanding religious text translations or analyzing language usage in different geographical regions. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures that this symbol remains accessible and compatible across various digital platforms and devices.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11624 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.