U+268F "⚏" Digram for Greater Yin Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
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U+268F "⚏" Digram for Greater Yin is a symbolic glyph within the Miscellaneous Symbols block, representing a specific configuration from the ancient Chinese divination text, the I Ching or Book of Changes. This digram, formed by two broken yin lines (☷) stacked vertically, embodies the principle of pure yin energy, signifying complete receptivity, yielding, darkness, and the earth element. In its philosophical context, it contrasts with the Greater Yang digram and is used to denote a state of maximal passive or feminine force, often associated with deep introspection, stillness, and the potential for transformation through surrender.
General Properties
Code Point
U+268F
Name
Digram for Greater Yin
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⚏
HTML Hex Encoding
⚏
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9A 0x8F
UTF-16 Encoding
0x268F
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000268F
C/C++/Java Escape
\u268f
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common