U+25CA "" Lozenge Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans CJK Source: Browser Default

U+25CA "" Lozenge is a geometric shape resembling a rotated square or a diamond, typically defined by four equal sides and acute and obtuse angles rather than right angles. It is commonly used in typography and design for decorative purposes, as a bullet point alternative in lists, or to denote a missing or unspecified element in mathematical or logical notation. In various contexts, the lozenge also appears in heraldic designs, board games like Mahjong, and as a symbol for a pastille or mint in pharmaceutical or confectionery branding.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x97 0x8A
UTF-16 Encoding
0x25CA
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000025CA
C/C++/Java Escape
\u25ca