Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☬ has the Unicode code point U+262C. 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+262C to binary:
00100110 00101100. 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 10011000 10101100
ADI SHAKTI·U+262C
☬
Character Information
Code Point
U+262C
HEX
262C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 AC | 11100010 10011000 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 2C | 00100110 00101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2C 26 | 00101100 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 2C | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2C 26 00 00 | 00101100 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☬
URI Encoded
%E2%98%AC
Description
U+262C, also known as the ADI Shakti symbol, is a significant character within the Unicode standard, which represents a powerful energy in Hinduism. In digital text, it is often employed to denote strength, dynamism, and spiritual power. The symbol has roots in Sanskrit calligraphy and is widely used in religious contexts as an emblem of divine feminine energy. It also plays a vital role in various cultural and linguistic practices, particularly within the Hindu community. Its use has grown more prevalent with the rise of social media platforms and digital communication, where people often use it to express empowerment and strength.
How to type the ☬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9772 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.