Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㊊ has the Unicode code point U+328A. 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+328A to binary:
00110010 10001010. 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 10001010
CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH MOON·U+328A
㊊
Character Information
Code Point
U+328A
HEX
328A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8A 8A | 11100011 10001010 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 32 8A | 00110010 10001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8A 32 | 10001010 00110010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 32 8A | 00000000 00000000 00110010 10001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8A 32 00 00 | 10001010 00110010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㊊
URI Encoded
%E3%8A%8A
Description
U+328A, or CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH MOON, is a rare character in the Unicode Standard that holds significant cultural and historical importance. Primarily used in digital text, it represents the moon and is often found within Japanese texts, specifically in Kanji fonts. The character's unique circular design sets it apart from other representations of the moon and contributes to its distinctive appeal. In traditional Chinese culture, the moon has long been a symbol of femininity, tranquility, and mystique, making this ideogram an essential element in various cultural expressions. While its usage is relatively limited today, the CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH MOON remains an important artifact of typography, serving as a testament to the richness and diversity of written language across different cultures and time periods.
How to type the ㊊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12938 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.