Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☯ has the Unicode code point U+262F. 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+262F to binary:
00100110 00101111. 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 10101111
YIN YANG·U+262F
☯
Character Information
Code Point
U+262F
HEX
262F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 AF | 11100010 10011000 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 2F | 00100110 00101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2F 26 | 00101111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 2F | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2F 26 00 00 | 00101111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☯
URI Encoded
%E2%98%AF
Description
The character U+262F, also known as the Yin Yang symbol, holds significant importance in various cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts. It is commonly used in digital text to represent the ancient Chinese concept of dualism, which comprises two opposing but interconnected forces – yin and yang. The Yin Yang symbol is widely recognized for its role in Taoist philosophy, where it symbolizes the interplay between dualistic forces found in nature and within all things. This symbol's inclusion in Unicode allows for greater accessibility and usability across different digital platforms, enabling a broader audience to appreciate its cultural significance and historical relevance. The Yin Yang is often employed as an emblem of harmony, balance, and the interconnectedness of all things, transcending linguistic barriers and resonating with people worldwide.
How to type the ☯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9775 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.