Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⿺ has the Unicode code point U+2FFA. 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+2FFA to binary:
00101111 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 10111111 10111010
IDEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION CHARACTER SURROUND FROM LOWER LEFT·U+2FFA
⿺
Character Information
Code Point
U+2FFA
HEX
2FFA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 BF BA | 11100010 10111111 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2F FA | 00101111 11111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FA 2F | 11111010 00101111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2F FA | 00000000 00000000 00101111 11111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FA 2F 00 00 | 11111010 00101111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⿺
URI Encoded
%E2%BF%BA
Description
U+2FFA, or IDEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION CHARACTER SURROUND FROM LOWER LEFT, is a unique character in the Unicode standard that primarily serves as an input method for certain East Asian scripts. In digital text, it plays a crucial role in facilitating the entry of complex characters by allowing users to indicate the positioning of a following character within a particular writing system. This character has significance in several languages and scripts, such as Traditional Chinese, Hangul (Korean), and Thai, where it helps users input and manipulate text accurately and efficiently. Its presence in the Unicode standard reflects the growing importance of these languages on the global stage and the need for a unified system that supports diverse writing systems and character sets. The IDEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION CHARACTER SURROUND FROM LOWER LEFT is essential for digital communication in regions where these languages are spoken, as it ensures proper character placement and alignment in text. By using this character and other similar input methods, users can create accurate and visually appealing representations of their ideas, fostering better understanding and collaboration among speakers of different languages and cultures.
How to type the ⿺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12282 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.