Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⯚ has the Unicode code point U+2BDA. 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+2BDA to binary:
00101011 11011010. 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 10101111 10011010
HYGIEA·U+2BDA
⯚
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BDA
HEX
2BDA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AF 9A | 11100010 10101111 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B DA | 00101011 11011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DA 2B | 11011010 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B DA | 00000000 00000000 00101011 11011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DA 2B 00 00 | 11011010 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⯚
URI Encoded
%E2%AF%9A
Description
The Unicode character U+2BDA represents the Hygieia symbol, which is a typographic representation of the Greek goddess of health, hygiene, and cleanliness. In digital text, this character serves as an emblem of well-being and purity. It has no specific cultural or linguistic significance in contemporary usage but is often used to symbolize the importance of maintaining good health practices and personal hygiene. The Hygieia symbol can be found within digital texts focused on healthcare, sanitation, or other contexts where cleanliness and well-being are important themes. As a relatively obscure character, it does not play a significant role in everyday typography but is still an interesting and meaningful inclusion for those familiar with its historical and mythological significance.
How to type the ⯚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11226 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.