Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☰ has the Unicode code point U+2630. 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+2630 to binary:
00100110 00110000. 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 10110000
TRIGRAM FOR HEAVEN·U+2630
☰
Character Information
Code Point
U+2630
HEX
2630
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 B0 | 11100010 10011000 10110000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 30 | 00100110 00110000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 30 26 | 00110000 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 30 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00110000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 30 26 00 00 | 00110000 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☰
URI Encoded
%E2%98%B0
Description
The Unicode character U+2630, designated as "TRIGRAM FOR HEAVEN," holds a significant position in the realm of typography and digital text. As an integral part of the Chinese script, this trigram is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture, symbolizing the concept of the divine and the celestial. Its usage primarily occurs within the context of divination practices, such as the ancient I Ching system, where it represents one of the eight trigrams (Bagua), each associated with a specific quality or elemental force. In digital text, U+2630 is often incorporated to convey cultural nuances, display artistic expressions, or pay tribute to the rich history of Chinese literature. As a result, its presence in text can enrich the content and provide readers with a more immersive experience. With its roots firmly planted in linguistic tradition, this character continues to captivate both native speakers and non-Chinese audiences alike due to its cultural significance and artistic value.
How to type the ☰ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9776 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.