Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✢ has the Unicode code point U+2722. 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+2722 to binary:
00100111 00100010. 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 10100010
FOUR TEARDROP-SPOKED ASTERISK·U+2722
✢
Character Information
Code Point
U+2722
HEX
2722
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C A2 | 11100010 10011100 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 22 | 00100111 00100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 22 27 | 00100010 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 22 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 22 27 00 00 | 00100010 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✢
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%A2
Description
The Unicode character U+2722, also known as the Four Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk, is a specialized typographical symbol commonly utilized in digital text. It consists of four teardrop-shaped arms emanating from a central point, resembling the appearance of a star or asterisk. This character is primarily used to denote a strong emphasis on certain words or phrases within a given context, often serving as an alternative to more commonly used symbols like the standard asterisk (*) or obelisk (‡). In digital text, the Four Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk is frequently found in programming languages and markup languages such as HTML. It can be employed to represent various semantic meanings or to indicate a specific type of emphasis within the code, depending on the context. This symbol is also used in cultural settings, where it may serve as an artistic element or as part of a particular design aesthetic. In some instances, the Four Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk has been adopted to represent specific concepts or ideas, reflecting its versatility and adaptability across various linguistic and technical contexts. Despite its unique appearance, the Four Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk is an integral part of the Unicode character set, which aims to encompass a wide range of symbols, scripts, and characters from different languages and cultural backgrounds. By understanding and incorporating this symbol into digital text and design, users can harness its expressive potential to convey emphasis or denote meaning in diverse contexts.
How to type the ✢ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10018 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.