Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⟬ has the Unicode code point U+27EC. 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+27EC to binary:
00100111 11101100. 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 10011111 10101100
MATHEMATICAL LEFT WHITE TORTOISE SHELL BRACKET·U+27EC
⟬
Character Information
Code Point
U+27EC
HEX
27EC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Open Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9F AC | 11100010 10011111 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 EC | 00100111 11101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EC 27 | 11101100 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 EC | 00000000 00000000 00100111 11101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EC 27 00 00 | 11101100 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⟬
URI Encoded
%E2%9F%AC
Description
The Unicode character U+27EC, known as the Mathematical Left White Tortoise Shell Bracket, plays a significant role in digital text, particularly in mathematical notation. It is used to enclose expressions or statements within a left-right pair of brackets, allowing for clear delineation and organization of complex equations and calculations. The character derives its name from the shape it represents, which resembles a tortoise shell's pattern and is often employed in programming languages and mathematical software applications to denote specific syntax. While this symbol may not be as widely recognized as other Unicode characters, it remains an essential tool for professionals working in fields that require precise and structured expression of mathematical concepts.
How to type the ⟬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10220 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.