U+2E8D "" CJK Radical Small Two Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

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U+2E8D "" CJK Radical Small Two is a graphic element used in the Chinese writing system as one of the Kangxi radicals, specifically representing the concept of "small two" or a pair of small marks. This radical is historically derived from a simplified depiction of two small strokes or short lines, often indicating a diminutive or repetitive idea in compound characters. In modern Chinese, it is not a standalone character but appears as a component in more complex CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) ideographs, where it modifies meanings related to smallness, reduplication, or fragmentation. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures consistent digital representation across platforms for scholarly texts, dictionaries, and specialized typography.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xBA 0x8D
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2E8D
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002E8D
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2e8d