U+27D2 "⟒" Element of Opening Upwards Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+27D2 "⟒" Element of Opening Upwards is a typographical symbol categorized within the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A block, specifically designed for use in mathematical notation and logical expressions. Its shape depicts an element sign shaped like a curved opening at the top, suggesting a variant of the "element of" relation (∈) but oriented upward to denote a container or inclusion from above. This character is seldom used in mainstream mathematics but appears in specialized fields such as lattice theory or categorical logic, where it may represent an upward membership or a partial order relation. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures precise representation in digital text, allowing scholars to encode nuanced mathematical relationships without resorting to image-based alternatives.

General Properties

Code Point U+27D2
Version Added 3.2
Name Element of Opening Upwards
Block Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A
General Category Math Symbol
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding ⟒
HTML Hex Encoding ⟒
UTF-8 Encoding 0xE2 0x9F 0x92
UTF-16 Encoding 0x27D2
UTF-32 Encoding 0x000027D2
C/C++/Java Escape \u27d2

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
Script Common
Script Extensions Common
Indic Syllabic Category Other
Pattern Syntax Yes
Math Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Other
Sentence Break Other