Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⯨ has the Unicode code point U+2BE8. 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+2BE8 to binary:
00101011 11101000. 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 10101000
LEFT HALF BLACK STAR·U+2BE8
⯨
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BE8
HEX
2BE8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AF A8 | 11100010 10101111 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B E8 | 00101011 11101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E8 2B | 11101000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B E8 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 11101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E8 2B 00 00 | 11101000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⯨
URI Encoded
%E2%AF%A8
Description
The Unicode character U+2BE8, known as the Left Half Black Star, is a symbol used predominantly in digital text for its specific typographical and aesthetic properties. It holds a unique position among other symbols due to its distinct design, which features a partially filled star shape. This character is often utilized in various contexts, such as creating visual interest, representing incomplete information, or illustrating a lack of clarity in certain situations. Its half-filled design conveys the idea of something being not fully realized or complete, making it an essential tool for designers and typographers who wish to convey these concepts with precision and subtlety. Despite its specific purpose, U+2BE8 has not gained widespread recognition or adoption outside of niche communities, which may be attributed to its unique design and specific use cases that might not align with broader linguistic or cultural contexts.
How to type the ⯨ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11240 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.