Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❲ has the Unicode code point U+2772. 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+2772 to binary:
00100111 01110010. 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 10011101 10110010
LIGHT LEFT TORTOISE SHELL BRACKET ORNAMENT·U+2772
❲
Character Information
Code Point
U+2772
HEX
2772
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Open Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D B2 | 11100010 10011101 10110010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 72 | 00100111 01110010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 72 27 | 01110010 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 72 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01110010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 72 27 00 00 | 01110010 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❲
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%B2
Description
The Unicode character U+2772, known as the Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament, serves a specific role within typography and digital text representation. It is an ornamental punctuation mark that can be used to add aesthetic flair and visual interest to written content. While its use may not be widespread, it holds importance in certain cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts. The Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament is a component of the Tortoise Shell Brackets, which were inspired by traditional Chinese brackets known as "turtle shell brackets" or "bookworm brackets." These unique brackets were commonly used in ancient Chinese and Japanese texts to set off quotations, lists, and other textual elements. The Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament can be combined with its counterpart, the Light Right Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament (U+2773), to frame a section of text, creating an artistic boundary that enhances readability and engages readers. In modern typography, characters like U+2772 are used for their ornamental value and are often found in specialty fonts, historical documents, and creative works. They can also be employed to add a touch of elegance or whimsy to digital text when a more traditional bracket or punctuation mark does not fit the desired aesthetic. To incorporate this character into your work, you will need access to a typeface that includes the Tortoise Shell Brackets. These are available in some specialized font collections and can be found using Unicode character reference tools. By understanding and utilizing the Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament, designers, typographers, and content creators can add an element of charm and historical significance to their digital text projects.
How to type the ❲ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10098 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.