U+2830 "⠰" Braille Pattern Dots-56 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2830 "⠰" Braille Pattern Dots-56 is a specific braille cell representation within the Unicode standard, corresponding to the physical arrangement of raised dots at positions five and six in a standard six-dot braille cell. This particular pattern is used in various braille systems around the world, though its linguistic function can differ significantly depending on the language and context. In Unified English Braille, for example, it often represents the "ow" sound or serves as a punctuation indicator, such as a prefix for a capital letter or a symbol for standing alone. Its versatility underscores how braille characters encode not just letters but also contractions, punctuation, and formatting signals, making this dot configuration an essential component for tactile reading and writing across multiple languages.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⠰ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⠰ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA0 0xB0 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2830 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002830 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2830 |
Unicode Properties