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Parenthesized Ideograph Eight Letter

㈧ is a circled/parenthesized form of the ideograph eight, useful for numbered lists and stylized text.

U+3227

The symbol ㈧ is called the Parenthesized Ideograph Eight. It’s commonly used when you want a numbered look that feels more typographic than plain “8”. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in your code.

Parenthesized Ideograph Eight Letter Meaning

㈧ (Unicode name: PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH EIGHT, U+3227) is an enclosed form of the “eight” ideograph. In practice, it functions like a decorative numeral: it can label items in a list, mark steps, or add visual variety in menus and UI elements. Because it’s enclosed, it tends to stand out and can look more “designed” than a standard digit. Use it when you want a consistent full-width, typographic number style—especially in East Asian-inspired layouts—or when you’re matching an existing symbol set.

Common uses

  • Labeling the 8th item in a stylized numbered list
  • Using a typographic eight in UI components (menus, badges, steps)
  • Decorating posters, flyers, or infographic sections with a numbered mark
  • Creating themed text layouts where full-width numerals are preferred
  • Annotating forms or instructions in a visually consistent way

Examples

㈧ Parenthesized Ideograph Eight

  • Step ㈧: Review your settings
  • Q: ㈧. How do I update my profile?
  • Section ㈧ — Resources
  • Item ㈧: Shipping confirmation
  • Version ㈧

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+3227
HTML Entity㈧
HTML Code㈧
CSS\3227

FAQ

What does the Parenthesized Ideograph Eight letter mean?

㈧ (Unicode name: PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH EIGHT, U+3227) is an enclosed form of the “eight” ideograph. In practice, it functions like a decorative numeral: it can label items in a list, mark steps, or add visual variety in menus and UI elements. Because it’s enclosed, it tends to stand out and can look more “designed” than a standard digit. Use it when you want a consistent full-width, typographic number style—especially in East Asian-inspired layouts—or when you’re matching an existing symbol set.

What is the Unicode code point for ㈧?

The Unicode code point is U+3227.

How can I copy ㈧ in HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ㈧.

What CSS escape can I use for ㈧?

Use: \\3227.

Is ㈧ the same as the circled number eight (⑧)?

No. They are different characters. ㈧ is U+3227 (Parenthesized Ideograph Eight), while ⑧ is a different enclosed/circled numeral character.