U+27EE "⟮" Mathematical Left Flattened Parenthesis Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+27EE "⟮" Mathematical Left Flattened Parenthesis is a typographical symbol used primarily in mathematical notation to denote the beginning of a subordinate grouping or a modifying term, distinguished from a standard parenthesis by its flattened, angular shape that resembles a stretched or squashed left bracket. It is part of the Supplemental Arrows-A block and is often employed in specialized contexts such as set theory, formal logic, or advanced algebra, where it may pair with its right counterpart, U+27EF, to create a clear visual distinction between nested layers of parentheses. This character ensures precise readability in complex formulas, particularly when multiple levels of grouping are required, and its inclusion in Unicode allows for consistent representation across digital text and mathematical typesetting systems.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⟮ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⟮ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0x9F 0xAE |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x27EE |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000027EE |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u27ee |
Unicode Properties