Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♏ has the Unicode code point U+264F. 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+264F to binary:
00100110 01001111. 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 10001111
SCORPIUS·U+264F
♏
Character Information
Code Point
U+264F
HEX
264F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 8F | 11100010 10011001 10001111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 4F | 00100110 01001111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4F 26 | 01001111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 4F | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01001111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4F 26 00 00 | 01001111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♏
URI Encoded
%E2%99%8F
Description
The Unicode character U+264F is known as the "SCORPIUS" symbol, which represents a scorpion, an arachnid species with a distinctive curved tail tipped by a sharp sting. In digital text, this symbol is often used in various contexts such as astrology, zodiac signs, astronomy (referring to the constellation Scorpio), and mythology, as well as for general use in online communication and social media platforms where users may want to convey a sense of danger, fearlessness, or simply share their interest in this particular animal. The scorpion is known for its venomous sting, which is often associated with danger, caution, or danger-warning signals in popular culture and symbolism. However, it's important to note that the symbol itself doesn't carry any inherent meaning but takes on significance based on its context of use. In terms of encoding standards, U+264F Scorpius is part of a larger set of symbols known as Miscellaneous Symbols, which include a wide range of characters from various categories such as transport, food and drink, animals, etc.
How to type the ♏ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9807 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.