Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁒ has the Unicode code point U+2052. 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+2052 to binary:
00100000 01010010. 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 10010010
COMMERCIAL MINUS SIGN·U+2052
⁒
Character Information
Code Point
U+2052
HEX
2052
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 92 | 11100010 10000001 10010010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 52 | 00100000 01010010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 52 20 | 01010010 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 52 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01010010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 52 20 00 00 | 01010010 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⁒
URI Encoded
%E2%81%92
Description
The Unicode character U+2052, known as the COMMERCIAL MINUS SIGN, is a specialized symbol used predominantly in digital text for various purposes. It often serves to represent a negative value or quantity, particularly in mathematical equations and financial calculations where debits are involved. While not as commonly used as the standard hyphen (-) or en dash (–), the commercial minus sign holds significance in specific contexts, such as accounting and commerce. In these scenarios, it helps differentiate between positive and negative figures, improving clarity and preventing errors in record-keeping and transactions. Although the use of this character is relatively niche, its role remains essential for those operating within industries where precise financial management is crucial.
How to type the ⁒ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8274 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.