U+2322 "" Frown Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

U+2322 "" Frown is a typographic symbol representing a downward curving arc, visually suggesting a sad or disapproving expression, and is officially designated as the "Frown" character within the Miscellaneous Technical block. It is often used in mathematical notation to denote a binary operation like the "arc" in some contexts, but more broadly, it serves as a graphical element for diagrams or user interfaces to indicate a negative mood or incorrect status. Its counterpart, U+2321 "⌡" Smile, offers an upward arc for positive connotations, making the pair useful in simple emoticon-style representations or control panel indicators.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
⌢
HTML Hex Encoding
⌢
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x8C 0xA2
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2322
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002322
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2322