Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⒜ has the Unicode code point U+249C. 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+249C to binary:
00100100 10011100. 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 10010010 10011100
PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER A·U+249C
⒜
Character Information
Code Point
U+249C
HEX
249C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 92 9C | 11100010 10010010 10011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 9C | 00100100 10011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 9C 24 | 10011100 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 9C | 00000000 00000000 00100100 10011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 9C 24 00 00 | 10011100 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⒜
URI Encoded
%E2%92%9C
Description
U+249C, also known as Parenthesized Latin Small Letter A, is a specialized Unicode character that plays a significant role in digital typography. This character is utilized to denote the lowercase English alphabet letter 'a' within parenthesis for specific use cases. Its primary usage lies in scenarios where context or emphasis on the letter is required, such as mathematical equations, technical documents, or linguistic analyses. In certain disciplines like computer science and mathematics, U+249C can be employed to represent a variable or a placeholder within an expression, emphasizing its role as part of the equation rather than a standalone letter. It is also helpful in visual representations where clarity is paramount, such as when comparing characters from different scripts or languages, ensuring accurate interpretation and minimizing confusion. Despite not being widely adopted for general text purposes, U+249C demonstrates the versatility of Unicode in handling various linguistic and cultural nuances. Its usage showcases the power of typography to enhance understanding and communication across diverse fields, emphasizing its importance in digital text.
How to type the ⒜ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9372 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.