U+2998 "" Right Black Tortoise Shell Bracket Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

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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.

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