Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㊠ has the Unicode code point U+32A0. 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+32A0 to binary:
00110010 10100000. 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:
11100011 10001010 10100000
CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH ITEM·U+32A0
㊠
Character Information
Code Point
U+32A0
HEX
32A0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8A A0 | 11100011 10001010 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 32 A0 | 00110010 10100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A0 32 | 10100000 00110010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 32 A0 | 00000000 00000000 00110010 10100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A0 32 00 00 | 10100000 00110010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㊠
URI Encoded
%E3%8A%A0
Description
The Unicode character U+32A0, CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH ITEM, plays a significant role in digital text, particularly within the Japanese language. This unique symbol is part of the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) X 0213 character set and is frequently used in various applications like word processing, document formatting, and website design. Its typical usage lies in creating a visually appealing and structured format for presenting textual content. The CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH ITEM is often employed to signify the beginning of a new section or chapter in a text or document. Despite its relatively limited use outside of the Japanese language, it remains an essential symbol within its cultural and linguistic context. Its significance lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its function as a clear visual cue for readers, indicating the start of a new segment in a piece of writing. As digital communication continues to evolve and diversify, characters like U+32A0 are increasingly valued for their ability to enhance the readability and visual coherence of digital text.
How to type the ㊠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12960 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.