Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♰ has the Unicode code point U+2670. 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+2670 to binary:
00100110 01110000. 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 10110000
WEST SYRIAC CROSS·U+2670
♰
Character Information
Code Point
U+2670
HEX
2670
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 B0 | 11100010 10011001 10110000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 70 | 00100110 01110000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 70 26 | 01110000 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 70 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01110000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 70 26 00 00 | 01110000 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♰
URI Encoded
%E2%99%B0
Description
The West Syriac Cross, represented by the Unicode character U+2670, is a symbol of profound religious and historical significance. It primarily finds use in digital text within the realm of Christian worship, particularly among the East Syriac Church and the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. This cross shape, known as "Syriac" or "Maltese," has roots dating back to the early centuries of Christianity. The West Syriac Cross is used in various religious ceremonies and liturgical practices, symbolizing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It also appears in cultural contexts, such as on church architecture, tombstones, and even as a personal emblem for some Christians. In digital typography, the West Syriac Cross is often utilized to convey a sense of tradition and spirituality within online communication platforms. Its presence in Unicode ensures its accurate representation across various devices and applications, preserving its significance across different cultures and languages.
How to type the ♰ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9840 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.