U+2998 "⦘" Right Black Tortoise Shell Bracket Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2998 "⦘" Right Black Tortoise Shell Bracket is a typographic symbol classified under the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block, depicting a stylized, curved bracket that resembles one half of a tortoise or turtle shell. It is primarily used in mathematical notation and formal logic to denote specific grouping or delimiting functions, often paired with its counterpart U+2997 "⦗" Left Black Tortoise Shell Bracket. Unlike standard parentheses or brackets, this character has a unique visual weight and shape designed for specialized typesetting contexts, such as in Chinese or Japanese mathematical texts, where it represents a distinctive bounding symbol for expressions. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent representation across digital platforms for precise scholarly and technical documentation.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⦘ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⦘ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA6 0x98 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2998 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002998 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2998 |
Unicode Properties