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Circled Ideograph Rest Letter

㊡ is a circled ideograph character (U+32A1) often used as a compact symbol in text and design.

U+32A1

The character ㊡ is known by the Unicode name “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH REST” (U+32A1). It’s part of the “Enclosed & Circled” block and can be used as a standalone glyph. This page helps you copy it reliably across platforms and formats.

Circled Ideograph Rest Letter Meaning

㊡ is a Unicode character with the name “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH REST” (U+32A1). As a circled ideograph, it’s typically used as a visual marker rather than as a multi-word text element. Depending on the font and context, it may appear like a circled ideographic symbol meant to indicate “rest” or a similar pause/neutral concept. In practice, people use it when they want a compact, enclosed glyph that stands out in headings, comments, icons, or decorative UI elements. Its meaning can be contextual, but the most common intent is to convey a single “rest/idle” style marker.

Common uses

  • As a compact status marker in notes or task lists (e.g., “rest” or “idle” reminders)
  • In UI mockups or icon-like design where a circled glyph is needed
  • To decorate posters, flyers, or social posts with a distinct enclosed symbol
  • As a typographic accent in headings, labels, or section dividers
  • In text-based games or chat formatting to represent a pause/rest action

Examples

㊡ Circled Ideograph Rest

  • Today: ㊡
  • Reminder: stretch, then ㊡
  • Queue status: ㊡ (waiting)
  • Break time ㊡ — back soon
  • Action: rest ㊡

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+32A1
HTML Entity㊡
HTML Code㊡
CSS\32A1

FAQ

What does the Circled Ideograph Rest letter mean?

㊡ is a Unicode character with the name “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH REST” (U+32A1). As a circled ideograph, it’s typically used as a visual marker rather than as a multi-word text element. Depending on the font and context, it may appear like a circled ideographic symbol meant to indicate “rest” or a similar pause/neutral concept. In practice, people use it when they want a compact, enclosed glyph that stands out in headings, comments, icons, or decorative UI elements. Its meaning can be contextual, but the most common intent is to convey a single “rest/idle” style marker.

What is the Unicode code point for ㊡?

㊡ is U+32A1 (Unicode name: “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH REST”).

How can I copy ㊡ into HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ㊡ or the hex form: ㊡.

What should I use in CSS or JavaScript?

CSS escape: \\32A1. JavaScript: \\u{32A1}.

Why does ㊡ sometimes look different across devices?

Appearance depends on the font available on your device. The character is the same (U+32A1), but glyph styling can vary by font.

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