Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⋼ has the Unicode code point U+22FC. 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+22FC to binary:
00100010 11111100. 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 10001011 10111100
SMALL CONTAINS WITH VERTICAL BAR AT END OF HORIZONTAL STROKE·U+22FC
⋼
Character Information
Code Point
U+22FC
HEX
22FC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8B BC | 11100010 10001011 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 FC | 00100010 11111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FC 22 | 11111100 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 FC | 00000000 00000000 00100010 11111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FC 22 00 00 | 11111100 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⋼
URI Encoded
%E2%8B%BC
Description
U+22FC is a character in the Unicode standard, specifically classified as "SMALL CONTAINS WITH VERTICAL BAR AT END OF HORIZONTAL STROKE". This character plays an essential role in digital text, particularly within mathematical expressions and formulas. It's often used to depict set theory or containment in logic, where it represents a subset. In this context, the vertical bar at the end of the horizontal stroke visually emphasizes the idea that something is 'contained' within another entity. While its usage is primarily technical and mathematical, U+22FC can be found in linguistic contexts as well. Certain programming languages or digital scripting systems may use this character to symbolize a specific operator or condition, further expanding its range of applications. As for cultural context, the character doesn't appear to have any significant cultural implications. In terms of technicalities, U+22FC is part of the Miscellaneous Technical (U+2000–206F) block in Unicode, a comprehensive system designed to standardize text encoding across different languages and systems worldwide. Its accurate representation depends on the digital fonts being used, with proper rendering ensuring that its unique shape and style are maintained. In summary, U+22FC is a vital character in digital text, particularly in mathematical and technical contexts, symbolizing containment or subset relationships. Its use is primarily within these domains, though it may also appear in programming languages or scripting systems. It's part of the Unicode system, which aims to standardize text encoding across different languages and platforms worldwide.
How to type the ⋼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8956 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.