Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◊ has the Unicode code point U+25CA. 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+25CA to binary:
00100101 11001010. 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 10001010
LOZENGE·U+25CA
◊
Character Information
Code Point
U+25CA
HEX
25CA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 8A | 11100010 10010111 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 CA | 00100101 11001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CA 25 | 11001010 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 CA | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CA 25 00 00 | 11001010 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◊
URI Encoded
%E2%97%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+25CA, known as the LOZENGE, is a versatile symbol often used in digital text for representing various concepts such as a diamond shape, a unit of measurement, or even a visual placeholder. In typography and design, it is commonly employed to denote a generalized or unspecified quantity, value, or magnitude. Although not language-specific, the LOZENGE has some cultural significance in certain regions, where it is associated with luck, wealth, or prosperity. Its shape resembles a diamond, which may be why it has been used historically as a symbol of these positive connotations. The LOZENGE can also be found in technical documentation and mathematical equations to represent various concepts such as a unit cell in crystallography or an element in a group theory context. In all its uses, the LOZENGE demonstrates the power of typography and visual communication in conveying abstract ideas effectively.
How to type the ◊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9674 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.