Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◺ has the Unicode code point U+25FA. 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+25FA to binary:
00100101 11111010. 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 10010111 10111010
LOWER LEFT TRIANGLE·U+25FA
◺
Character Information
Code Point
U+25FA
HEX
25FA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 BA | 11100010 10010111 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 FA | 00100101 11111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FA 25 | 11111010 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 FA | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FA 25 00 00 | 11111010 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◺
URI Encoded
%E2%97%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+25FA is known as the Lower Left Triangle. This symbol holds a significant role in various applications of digital text. It is primarily used to illustrate triangular structures in flowcharts, diagrams, or as directional indicators. It can depict the lower left region of a quadrant in geometric shapes and coordinates. In programming, it's often used for creating simple graphical interfaces. The Lower Left Triangle is not culturally specific but has its roots in mathematical and technical contexts. In linguistics, it could be used to illustrate certain language structures or phonetic patterns. However, the character itself does not represent any specific linguistic element. This symbol's utility lies in its simplicity and versatility. It doesn't have any culturally unique connotations and is universally understood as a downward-pointing triangle. Its primary use remains in technical and mathematical contexts, where it helps to delineate areas or directions on a plane. The Unicode character U+25FA exemplifies how typography can be used to enhance communication across languages and cultures.
How to type the ◺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9722 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.