U+268E "⚎" Digram for Lesser Yang Unicode Character

U+268E "⚎" Digram for Lesser Yang is a symbol from the I Ching, or Book of Changes, representing a specific yin and yang line configuration where a broken yin line sits above a solid yang line. This particular arrangement embodies the concept of "Lesser Yang," which signifies a state of increasing but still nascent yang energy, often interpreted as the transition from receptivity to active strength. Derived from ancient Chinese divination and philosophical traditions, the digram is used within the I Ching system to denote one of the four possible two-line combinations, serving as a foundational component in the construction of the 64 hexagrams. Its visual simplicity belies a deeper cosmic principle, illustrating the dynamic interplay of opposing forces that underpins change and balance in the universe.

General Properties

Code Point	U+268E
Version Added	4.0
Name	Digram for Lesser Yang
Block	Miscellaneous Symbols
General Category	Other Symbol
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	⚎
HTML Hex Encoding	⚎
UTF-8 Encoding	0xE2 0x9A 0x8E
UTF-16 Encoding	0x268E
UTF-32 Encoding	0x0000268E
C/C++/Java Escape	\u268e

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	None
Numeric Value	NaN
Line Break	Alphabetic
East Asian Width	Wide
Script	Common
Script Extensions	Common
Indic Syllabic Category	Other
Pattern Syntax	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Upright
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Other
Sentence Break	Other