Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁕ has the Unicode code point U+2055. 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+2055 to binary:
00100000 01010101. 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 10010101
FLOWER PUNCTUATION MARK·U+2055
⁕
Character Information
Code Point
U+2055
HEX
2055
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 95 | 11100010 10000001 10010101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 55 | 00100000 01010101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 55 20 | 01010101 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 55 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01010101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 55 20 00 00 | 01010101 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⁕
URI Encoded
%E2%81%95
Description
The Unicode character U+2055, known as the Flower Punctuation Mark, is a rarely used typographical symbol with a unique appearance. It combines elements of both the open and close parentheses, resembling a flower in full bloom or the shape of a stylized comma. In digital text, its typical usage or role is quite limited due to its lack of widespread adoption and specific applications. Despite this, it holds cultural significance for some, especially within niche communities or specialized contexts where unique expressions are valued. The Flower Punctuation Mark's presence in these environments can serve as a visual cue for the reader, creating a more engaging and immersive experience. Although not commonly used in technical or linguistic settings, its existence reflects Unicode's commitment to supporting a diverse range of characters and symbols for various purposes.
How to type the ⁕ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8277 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.