Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♀ has the Unicode code point U+2640. 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+2640 to binary:
00100110 01000000. 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 10000000
FEMALE SIGN·U+2640
♀
Character Information
Code Point
U+2640
HEX
2640
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 80 | 11100010 10011001 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 40 | 00100110 01000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 40 26 | 01000000 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 40 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 40 26 00 00 | 01000000 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♀
URI Encoded
%E2%99%80
Description
The Unicode character U+2640 is known as the "FEMALE SIGN". It is a typographical symbol commonly used in digital text to represent the concept of females or femininity. This character has been widely adopted across various platforms and operating systems, contributing to its widespread use on websites, social media platforms, and other forms of online communication. The FEMALE SIGN holds particular significance in discussions around gender identity and inclusivity, as it provides a way to represent the female gender without resorting to stereotypical imagery or language. While the character has no specific linguistic meaning, it serves an important cultural function in promoting understanding and acceptance of diverse gender identities. It is worth noting that its usage should be approached with sensitivity, given the complexities surrounding gender identity and representation.
How to type the ♀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9792 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.