Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⽌ has the Unicode code point U+2F4C. 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+2F4C to binary:
00101111 01001100. 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 10111101 10001100
KANGXI RADICAL STOP·U+2F4C
⽌
Character Information
Code Point
U+2F4C
HEX
2F4C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 BD 8C | 11100010 10111101 10001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2F 4C | 00101111 01001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4C 2F | 01001100 00101111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2F 4C | 00000000 00000000 00101111 01001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4C 2F 00 00 | 01001100 00101111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⽌
URI Encoded
%E2%BD%8C
Description
The Unicode character U+2F4C, known as the Kangxi Radical Stop, plays a crucial role in digital typography, particularly in the context of Chinese characters. This symbol is derived from the Kangxi Dictionary, an influential reference work compiled during the Qing dynasty by Emperor Kangxi. The Kangxi Radical Stop is used to indicate a specific radical, or component, within a Chinese character. In traditional Chinese typography, these radicals help break down complex characters into simpler, more manageable parts for easier learning and understanding. By using this character in digital text, scholars and learners of the Chinese language can gain insights into the composition and etymology of characters, thus facilitating their study and appreciation of this rich linguistic heritage. The Kangxi Radical Stop is a vital tool for those seeking to explore the intricacies of the Chinese script and its historical evolution, as it bridges the gap between traditional and modern typography in the digital age.
How to type the ⽌ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12108 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.