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Trigram For Lake Symbol

☱ is the Trigram for Lake, a Yijing/I Ching symbol often used to suggest openness, joy, or receptive communication.

U+2631

☱ (U+2631) is known as the Trigram for Lake in the Yijing (I Ching) tradition. Because it’s a single, distinct character, it’s popular in design, callouts, and symbolic text. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.

Trigram For Lake Symbol Meaning

☱ is the Yijing (I Ching) trigram symbol for “Lake” (often associated with openness, pleasure, and a clear, reflective quality). In practice, people use it more as a visual shorthand for “lightness” or “ease” rather than as a strict rulebook meaning. It can also appear as a decorative marker in modern writing—such as section icons, labels, or thematic motifs—especially when the creator wants a short symbol to carry a calm or receptive tone. When using it in UI or typography, treat it as a symbol with an evocative feel that works alongside the surrounding text.

Common uses

  • Add a small symbolic icon to a section header or sidebar (e.g., “Lake / Calm” style labels).
  • Use as a decorative character in posters, invitations, or event flyers with a minimal, character-based look.
  • Include in social media posts to add thematic tone or visual emphasis without using images.
  • Use in dashboards or apps as a compact indicator/marker for a category or mode (with a legend in text).
  • Reference the Yijing/I Ching theme in educational writing or blog posts as a quick visual cue.

Examples

☱ Trigram for Lake

  • Explore the lake path: ☱
  • Tonight’s theme: calm openness ☱
  • Section ☱ — Reflect and respond
  • A small marker for “Lake” in the series: ☱
  • Choose your mood: ☱

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+2631
HTML Entity☱
HTML Code☱
CSS\2631

FAQ

What does the Trigram For Lake symbol mean?

☱ is the Yijing (I Ching) trigram symbol for “Lake” (often associated with openness, pleasure, and a clear, reflective quality). In practice, people use it more as a visual shorthand for “lightness” or “ease” rather than as a strict rulebook meaning. It can also appear as a decorative marker in modern writing—such as section icons, labels, or thematic motifs—especially when the creator wants a short symbol to carry a calm or receptive tone. When using it in UI or typography, treat it as a symbol with an evocative feel that works alongside the surrounding text.

What is the Unicode name and code point for ☱?

The Unicode name is “TRIGRAM FOR LAKE” and the code point is U+2631.

How do I copy ☱ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity: ☱.

How do I use ☱ in CSS?

You can use the CSS escape: \\2631.

How do I include ☱ in JavaScript strings?

You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{2631}.