Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁂ has the Unicode code point U+2042. 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+2042 to binary:
00100000 01000010. 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 10000001 10000010
ASTERISM·U+2042
⁂
Character Information
Code Point
U+2042
HEX
2042
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 82 | 11100010 10000001 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 42 | 00100000 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 20 | 01000010 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 42 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 20 00 00 | 01000010 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⁂
URI Encoded
%E2%81%82
Description
The Unicode character U+2042 is known as the ASTERISM. It is a typographic symbol primarily used to denote an asterism in digital text. An asterism refers to a specific arrangement of stars that forms a recognizable pattern or constellation, such as those commonly seen in astronomy and astrology. In digital texts, the use of ASTERISM helps convey this concept more clearly by visually representing a star pattern. The character is typically used in contexts related to celestial bodies, star charts, and astronomical observations, as well as in discussions around zodiac signs and constellation lore in cultural or mythological narratives. While it may not be widely used across various texts, its specific application ensures that the intended meaning is accurately conveyed in situations where a standard asterisk (U+002A) would not suffice due to the need for a more precise visual representation of an asterism.
How to type the ⁂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8258 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.