U+2F08 "⼈" Kangxi Radical Man Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2F08 "⼈" Kangxi Radical Man is a graphic representation of the abstract pictorial root used in Chinese character composition, specifically derived from the Kangxi Dictionary's list of 214 radicals, where it corresponds to the radical for "man" or "person." This radical, often appearing at the top, left, or bottom of complex characters, symbolizes a human figure and is the foundation for numerous characters related to people, such as 人 (rén) meaning person, 众 (zhòng) meaning crowd, and 休 (xiū) meaning rest. Its encoded form in Unicode allows for consistent digital representation and rendering across different computing systems and fonts, serving as a vital component for those studying or working with traditional Chinese writing and calligraphy. The character's design, resembling a stylized silhouette of a standing individual, reflects its ancient origins in oracle bone script and its enduring role in the logographic system of written Chinese.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⼈ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⼈ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xBC 0x88 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2F08 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002F08 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2f08 |
Unicode Properties