Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☗ has the Unicode code point U+2617. 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+2617 to binary:
00100110 00010111. 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 10010111
BLACK SHOGI PIECE·U+2617
☗
Character Information
Code Point
U+2617
HEX
2617
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 97 | 11100010 10011000 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 17 | 00100110 00010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 17 26 | 00010111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 17 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 17 26 00 00 | 00010111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☗
URI Encoded
%E2%98%97
Description
The Unicode character U+2617, known as the Black Shogi Piece, is primarily utilized in digital text to represent a specific piece used in the Japanese board game of shogi. In its cultural context, shogi is a complex and strategic game that has been played in Japan for centuries. The black shogi piece symbolizes one side of the game's two-player setup, with each player having their own set of pieces with distinct roles and movements. This character is essential in digital communication among shogi enthusiasts and players, as it allows them to reference the game accurately across various platforms and devices. U+2617 is a valuable typographic tool for maintaining consistency and clarity when discussing or sharing information about this intriguing traditional game.
How to type the ☗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9751 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.