Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✻ has the Unicode code point U+273B. 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+273B to binary:
00100111 00111011. 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 10111011
TEARDROP-SPOKED ASTERISK·U+273B
✻
Character Information
Code Point
U+273B
HEX
273B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C BB | 11100010 10011100 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 3B | 00100111 00111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3B 27 | 00111011 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 3B | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3B 27 00 00 | 00111011 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✻
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%BB
Description
The Unicode character U+273B, known as the Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk, plays a significant role in digital text by providing an alternative representation of a star with spikes. This character is often used to depict a celestial body or symbolize rarity and uniqueness in various contexts. Due to its teardrop shape, it can also convey emotions such as sadness or nostalgia. In the realm of programming, this typographical element may be employed for decorative purposes or to create visual interest in text-based interfaces. While the character is not widely used, it holds cultural significance in certain circles, such as astronomy enthusiasts and designers who appreciate its intricate design and versatile application.
How to type the ✻ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10043 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.