Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☤ has the Unicode code point U+2624. 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+2624 to binary:
00100110 00100100. 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 10100100
CADUCEUS·U+2624
☤
Character Information
Code Point
U+2624
HEX
2624
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 A4 | 11100010 10011000 10100100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 24 | 00100110 00100100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 24 26 | 00100100 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 24 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00100100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 24 26 00 00 | 00100100 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☤
URI Encoded
%E2%98%A4
Description
The Unicode character U+2624 represents the Caduceus, an ancient symbol of medicine and healing. In digital texts, it is often used to denote medical institutions, practitioners, or services. The Caduceus is derived from a staff carried by the Greek god Hermes, which was said to have the power to render its bearer invisible. In modern times, the Caduceus has become synonymous with medicine and healthcare due to its association with the Greek god Asclepius, the deity of healing. The symbol consists of two serpents entwined around a winged staff, signifying the intertwining of life and knowledge in the pursuit of health and wellness. Despite occasional confusion with the Rod of Asclepius (U+2695), which only features a single snake, the Caduceus remains a potent symbol in the medical field due to its rich cultural and historical significance.
How to type the ☤ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9764 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.