Parenthesized Ideograph Nine Letter
㈨ is the “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH NINE” character, commonly used as a styled enclosed number sign.
U+3228
㈨ (PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH NINE) is an enclosed, numbered character from Unicode. It’s useful when you want a compact, stylized “nine” that stands out from plain digits. Copy it into text, design files, or code using the escapes below.
Parenthesized Ideograph Nine Letter Meaning
㈨ is the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH NINE” (U+3228). Visually, it represents the ideograph for the number nine enclosed in parentheses. Because it’s a distinct Unicode symbol (not just a regular “9”), it can improve typographic consistency when you’re using other enclosed or circled number forms. In practice, people use it in settings like ordered lists, labels, UI badges, or typographic designs where “9” is styled to match other numbered symbols. Its meaning is primarily “nine” rendered in this specific enclosed form.
Common uses
- •Designing numbered labels or step indicators with a typographic style
- •Creating list markers where you want a “9” with parentheses styling
- •Using in UI badges or counters to match an enclosed/circled number set
- •Typography and layout in posters, flyers, or editorial graphics
- •Adding visual markers in documents where plain digits may look inconsistent
Examples
㈨ PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH NINE
- ㈨Step ㈨: Review the details before submitting.
- ㈨Section ㈨) Key assumptions and constraints.
- ㈨Result: ㈨ items matched your filters.
- ㈨Figure ㈨. Summary of the final configuration.
- ㈨Tier ㈨: Advanced customization options.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3228 | |
| HTML Entity | ㈨ | |
| HTML Code | ㈨ | |
| CSS | \3228 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12840 | |
| Decimal | 12840 |
How to type Parenthesized Ideograph Nine Letter (㈨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12840 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3228 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3228. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3228, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㈨ 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 Nine letter mean?
㈨ is the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH NINE” (U+3228). Visually, it represents the ideograph for the number nine enclosed in parentheses. Because it’s a distinct Unicode symbol (not just a regular “9”), it can improve typographic consistency when you’re using other enclosed or circled number forms. In practice, people use it in settings like ordered lists, labels, UI badges, or typographic designs where “9” is styled to match other numbered symbols. Its meaning is primarily “nine” rendered in this specific enclosed form.
What is the Unicode code point for ㈨?
㈨ is U+3228.
How can I copy ㈨ into my document or design tool?
Select and copy the character from this page (㈨), then paste it into your editor or layout software.
How do I use ㈨ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ㈨
How do I use ㈨ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\3228. JavaScript escape: \\u{3228}.