Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᷂ has the Unicode code point U+1DC2. 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+1DC2 to binary:
00011101 11000010. 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:
11100001 10110111 10000010
COMBINING SNAKE BELOW·U+1DC2
᷂
Character Information
Code Point
U+1DC2
HEX
1DC2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 B7 82 | 11100001 10110111 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1D C2 | 00011101 11000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C2 1D | 11000010 00011101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1D C2 | 00000000 00000000 00011101 11000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C2 1D 00 00 | 11000010 00011101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᷂
URI Encoded
%E1%B7%82
Description
The Unicode character U+1DC2, known as COMBINING SNAKE BELOW, is a typographical element often utilized in digital text for its unique aesthetic appeal. Its role lies predominantly within the realm of creative writing or design, where it can be used to add a touch of whimsy or intrigue to words and phrases. Although not serving a significant functional purpose in terms of language or communication, the COMBINING SNAKE BELOW can contribute to the visual impact of text when used strategically. While its usage is not widespread, it has been employed in various contexts, including art, poetry, and digital typography projects. In some cases, this character has been used in linguistic experiments or to create visually striking custom characters for branding purposes. Overall, the COMBINING SNAKE BELOW is a niche yet versatile typographic tool that allows creators to infuse their work with an element of playful originality and visual interest.
How to type the ᷂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7618 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.