Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⧔ has the Unicode code point U+29D4. 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+29D4 to binary:
00101001 11010100. 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 10100111 10010100
TIMES WITH LEFT HALF BLACK·U+29D4
⧔
Character Information
Code Point
U+29D4
HEX
29D4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A7 94 | 11100010 10100111 10010100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 D4 | 00101001 11010100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D4 29 | 11010100 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 D4 | 00000000 00000000 00101001 11010100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D4 29 00 00 | 11010100 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⧔
URI Encoded
%E2%A7%94
Description
The Unicode character U+29D4, known as "TIMES WITH LEFT HALF BLACK," is a mathematical symbol used primarily in digital text for typography purposes. It represents the multiplication operation, specifically indicating that the left half of a multiplication has already been performed. This character can be found within the Unicode Standard's "Mathematical Operators" block. While it shares similarities with other multiplication symbols, U+29D4 is unique in its distinct visual design, featuring a bold line through the center to emphasize the division of the operation into two parts. This character can be useful for clear communication in mathematical equations or expressions, particularly when breaking down complex calculations for easier understanding. However, its usage may be limited due to compatibility issues across different platforms and font sets. Despite these challenges, U+29D4 remains an important tool for those working with typography and mathematical notation in digital environments, as it allows for a more precise expression of multiplication operations.
How to type the ⧔ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10708 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.