Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♱ has the Unicode code point U+2671. 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+2671 to binary:
00100110 01110001. 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 10011001 10110001
EAST SYRIAC CROSS·U+2671
♱
Character Information
Code Point
U+2671
HEX
2671
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 B1 | 11100010 10011001 10110001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 71 | 00100110 01110001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 71 26 | 01110001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 71 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01110001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 71 26 00 00 | 01110001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♱
URI Encoded
%E2%99%B1
Description
The Unicode character U+2671, known as the East Syriac Cross, serves a crucial role within digital typography by representing an ancient symbol of Christianity in various forms of text. This unique character is primarily utilized to signify the presence or influence of the East Syriac tradition, which has its roots in Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent regions of antiquity. The East Syriac Cross features a distinctive, elongated design, reminiscent of a Latin cross with an extended vertical bar. This particular representation is significant as it symbolizes the religious beliefs and cultural heritage of communities adhering to the East Syriac tradition, which has historically included the Assyrian Church of the East, the Chaldean Catholic Church, and other Eastern Christian denominations. In digital texts, U+2671 is used for accurate representation of these traditions' historical and cultural contexts, as well as to maintain linguistic accuracy across various platforms and applications. As a result, this Unicode character plays an essential role in preserving the cultural richness and diversity of languages and belief systems worldwide.
How to type the ♱ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9841 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.