Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⥫ has the Unicode code point U+296B. 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+296B to binary:
00101001 01101011. 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 10100101 10101011
LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN BELOW LONG DASH·U+296B
⥫
Character Information
Code Point
U+296B
HEX
296B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A5 AB | 11100010 10100101 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 6B | 00101001 01101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6B 29 | 01101011 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 6B | 00000000 00000000 00101001 01101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6B 29 00 00 | 01101011 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⥫
URI Encoded
%E2%A5%AB
Description
U+296B is a Unicode character representing the Leftwards Harpoon with Barb Down Below Long Dash. It is primarily used in typography and digital text to depict a specific kind of arrow or harpoon, which points to the left and has a downward-pointing barb at its lower end. The symbol's unique design makes it useful for creating visual cues in mathematical equations, flowcharts, diagrams, and other technical documents. Although U+296B does not have any direct cultural or linguistic significance, it contributes to the overall clarity of content by providing a precise visual representation of the intended relationship between elements within these contexts. It is an essential tool for those working with typography, design, and technical documentation, as its clear and distinct appearance ensures accurate interpretation and minimizes confusion among readers.
How to type the ⥫ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10603 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.