Hexagram For Limitation Symbol
䷻ is the Yijing hexagram symbol for limitation—used to express boundaries, constraints, and measured restraint.
U+4DFB
The symbol ䷻ is known as the Hexagram for Limitation in the Yijing (I Ching). It’s often used to represent the idea of setting limits and using restraint intentionally. This page helps you copy it accurately across formats and contexts.
Hexagram For Limitation Symbol Meaning
䷻ (HEXAGRAM FOR LIMITATION) represents the principle of limitation: choosing what should be constrained so that actions remain effective and sustainable. In everyday terms, it can suggest rules, boundaries, and practical restrictions that prevent excess. Rather than focusing on negativity, it commonly highlights disciplined adjustment—making room for what matters by limiting what doesn’t. Designers, writers, and social media users often use it as a visual cue for moderation, “within limits” thinking, or an intentional pause before proceeding. Because it’s part of the Yijing set, some people also use it symbolically when reflecting on how to structure decisions and manage resources.
Common uses
- •Design element for moderation, boundaries, or “set limits” messaging
- •Editorial or journaling symbol to mark constraints, rules, or self-discipline themes
- •Game or app UI icon for capped features, timers, quotas, or restricted modes
- •Social media captioning for “know your limits” or measured decision-making
- •Decorative typographic glyph in posters, stickers, or web graphics related to restraint
Examples
䷻ Hexagram for Limitation (Yijing/I Ching)
- ䷻“Make a plan, then ䷻—limit what you can’t sustain.”
- ䷻“Progress with ䷻: set boundaries before you expand.”
- ䷻“A reminder of ䷻ during busy weeks—keep it within limits.”
- ䷻“Quotas and caps: use ䷻ for the restricted mode.”
- ䷻“Choose restraint: ䷻ represents measured boundaries.”
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+4DFB | |
| HTML Entity | ䷻ | |
| HTML Code | ䷻ | |
| CSS | \4DFB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 19963 | |
| Decimal | 19963 |
How to type Hexagram For Limitation Symbol (䷻)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 19963 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 4DFB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 4DFB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 4dfb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ䷻ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ䷻?
The symbol ䷻ has Unicode code point U+4DFB.
How can I copy ䷻ for HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ䷻ or the hex form: ䷻.
What should I write if I need a CSS escape for this symbol?
Use the CSS escape: \\4DFB.
What does “HEXAGRAM FOR LIMITATION” mean in common usage?
It commonly relates to setting boundaries and practicing measured restraint—choosing limits that make action effective.