Parenthesized Ideograph Metal Letter
㈮ is the “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH METAL” symbol (U+322E) used as a special enclosed character.
U+322E
You can copy the symbol ㈮ directly for typography, UI labels, or documentation. This page also includes its Unicode and escape codes so it’s easy to use in web and app text. Check the examples and variations for similar enclosed forms.
Parenthesized Ideograph Metal Letter Meaning
㈮ is the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH METAL” with code point U+322E (HTML: ㈮). As an enclosed ideograph, it’s most often used as a typographic symbol rather than as a standard punctuation mark. In practice, people use it to represent a stylized “metal” ideograph in contexts where enclosed symbols look consistent with the rest of a character set. Because it’s a specific Unicode code point, it works best when you need an exact, reproducible character in a design, font set, or content system that supports U+322E.
Common uses
- •Creating consistent typographic labels that use enclosed characters
- •Building decorative UI badges or status tags in Unicode-friendly designs
- •Using the exact symbol in documentation or data displays that require U+322E
- •Designing posters or social graphics that include special enclosed ideographs
- •Testing font support and rendering for enclosed Unicode characters
Examples
㈮ Parensized Ideograph Metal (U+322E)
- ㈮Item ㈮: metal variant
- ㈮Stock class ㈮
- ㈮Grade marker: ㈮
- ㈮Material type—㈮
- ㈮Metal category: ㈮
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+322E | |
| HTML Entity | ㈮ | |
| HTML Code | ㈮ | |
| CSS | \322E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12846 | |
| Decimal | 12846 |
How to type Parenthesized Ideograph Metal Letter (㈮)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12846 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 322E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 322E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 322e, 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 does the Parenthesized Ideograph Metal letter mean?
㈮ is the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH METAL” with code point U+322E (HTML: ㈮). As an enclosed ideograph, it’s most often used as a typographic symbol rather than as a standard punctuation mark. In practice, people use it to represent a stylized “metal” ideograph in contexts where enclosed symbols look consistent with the rest of a character set. Because it’s a specific Unicode code point, it works best when you need an exact, reproducible character in a design, font set, or content system that supports U+322E.
What is the Unicode code point for ㈮?
The symbol ㈮ has Unicode code point U+322E.
How can I copy ㈮ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ㈮
What CSS escape can I use to insert this character?
Use the CSS escape: \\322E
Is ㈮ the same as normal parentheses or punctuation?
No. ㈮ is a specific enclosed Unicode ideograph (“PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH METAL”), not standard punctuation.