Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✿ has the Unicode code point U+273F. 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+273F to binary:
00100111 00111111. 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 10011100 10111111
BLACK FLORETTE·U+273F
✿
Character Information
Code Point
U+273F
HEX
273F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C BF | 11100010 10011100 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 3F | 00100111 00111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3F 27 | 00111111 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 3F | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3F 27 00 00 | 00111111 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✿
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+273F, also known as the Black Florette, is a typographic symbol used to represent a small, decorative flower in digital text. This character typically serves an ornamental purpose, adding visual interest and aesthetics to written content. Its usage can be found across various platforms and applications, including websites, documents, and digital design projects. While the Black Florette may not hold significant cultural or linguistic value, it does contribute to the creative expression of typography in a text-based format. As an Unicode character, U+273F ensures compatibility and proper display across different devices and platforms, promoting consistency in digital communication.
How to type the ✿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10047 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.