Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⋘ has the Unicode code point U+22D8. 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+22D8 to binary:
00100010 11011000. 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 10011000
VERY MUCH LESS-THAN·U+22D8
⋘
Character Information
Code Point
U+22D8
HEX
22D8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8B 98 | 11100010 10001011 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 D8 | 00100010 11011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D8 22 | 11011000 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 D8 | 00000000 00000000 00100010 11011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D8 22 00 00 | 11011000 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⋘
URI Encoded
%E2%8B%98
Description
The Unicode character U+22D8, known as the VERY MUCH LESS-THAN symbol, serves a specific function in digital text. Typically employed in mathematical expressions or computer programming, this symbol denotes a highly significant inequality between two values. The symbol's role is to indicate that the value on its left side is "very much" smaller than the value on its right. Although it appears similar to the less-than sign (<), it should not be confused with it. While the less-than sign is widely used in most programming languages and mathematical equations, the VERY MUCH LESS-THAN symbol emphasizes an extreme difference between two values, often used in scenarios where a small disparity might cause significant implications. This character is rarely seen outside of specialized contexts, such as technical documentation or programming manuals, given its niche application. Despite its relatively obscure usage, the VERY MUCH LESS-THAN symbol holds an important role in certain digital text realms where precision and clarity are vital. Its unique function underlines the vast possibilities of Unicode, which allows for diverse symbols to cater to specific needs across different fields.
How to type the ⋘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8920 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.