Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♂ has the Unicode code point U+2642. 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+2642 to binary:
00100110 01000010. 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 10000010
MALE SIGN·U+2642
♂
Character Information
Code Point
U+2642
HEX
2642
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 82 | 11100010 10011001 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 42 | 00100110 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 26 | 01000010 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 42 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 26 00 00 | 01000010 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♂
URI Encoded
%E2%99%82
Description
The Unicode character U+2642, also known as the MALE SIGN (♂), is a widely used typographical symbol representing the male gender in digital text. It is commonly employed in various contexts to denote masculinity, male symbols, or male-oriented content. In science and biology, the Male Sign is frequently utilized to differentiate between male and female individuals within species, particularly in discussions related to genetic traits, reproduction, and sex determination. This symbol is also used in astrology to represent the Zodiac sign Capricorn. The MALE SIGN is a popular choice for personal expression on social media platforms and websites, as well as in visual communication designs, where it may be used to convey gender identity or simply add a touch of humor or playfulness. As part of the Unicode Standard, the Male Sign is easily incorporated into digital text through various coding methods, making it accessible and universally recognized across different devices and platforms.
How to type the ♂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9794 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.