Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⸵ has the Unicode code point U+2E35. 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+2E35 to binary:
00101110 00110101. 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 10111000 10110101
TURNED SEMICOLON·U+2E35
⸵
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E35
HEX
2E35
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B8 B5 | 11100010 10111000 10110101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 35 | 00101110 00110101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 35 2E | 00110101 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 35 | 00000000 00000000 00101110 00110101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 35 2E 00 00 | 00110101 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⸵
URI Encoded
%E2%B8%B5
Description
The Unicode character U+2E35, known as the "Turned Semicolon," is a typographical symbol that offers an alternative appearance to the traditional semicolon (U+003B). While the standard semicolon is represented by a semi-circular punctuation mark with two vertical lines, the turned semicolon features a single line atop a curved segment. Although its usage in digital text remains relatively niche compared to the conventional semicolon, it serves as an attractive alternative for typographic purposes. Designers and writers may utilize the turned semicolon to add variety or visual interest in their work, enhancing readability or aesthetic appeal. Its unique form distinguishes it from other punctuation marks, making it a valuable addition to the Unicode character set.
How to type the ⸵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11829 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.