Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⨴ has the Unicode code point U+2A34. 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+2A34 to binary:
00101010 00110100. 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 10101000 10110100
MULTIPLICATION SIGN IN LEFT HALF CIRCLE·U+2A34
⨴
Character Information
Code Point
U+2A34
HEX
2A34
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A8 B4 | 11100010 10101000 10110100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2A 34 | 00101010 00110100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 34 2A | 00110100 00101010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2A 34 | 00000000 00000000 00101010 00110100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 34 2A 00 00 | 00110100 00101010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⨴
URI Encoded
%E2%A8%B4
Description
The Unicode character U+2A34 represents the Multiplication Sign in a Left Half Circle (✗). This symbol is primarily used in digital text to indicate multiplication operations, often replacing the more commonly known cross symbol (×) for this purpose. Although it shares visual similarities with the latter, its distinctive half-circle design sets it apart and provides a unique typographic identity. The U+2A34 character plays a significant role in various technical documents, equations, and mathematical expressions where differentiation from other symbols is crucial. While its usage is relatively niche compared to more widely recognized symbols, the multiplication sign in a left half circle (✗) adds a distinctive touch to mathematical notation and can be appreciated for its aesthetic appeal.
How to type the ⨴ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10804 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.