Parenthesized Ideograph One Letter
㈠ is the “Parenthesized Ideograph One” symbol, a circled/enclosed form of the ideograph for one.
U+3220
The symbol ㈠ is called “Parenthesized Ideograph One” in Unicode. It’s part of the “Enclosed & Circled” category and is useful when you need a labeled list item. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode codes for programming and web design.
Parenthesized Ideograph One Letter Meaning
㈠ (Unicode name: PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH ONE, U+3220) is an enclosed variation of the ideograph for “one,” presented in a parenthesized style. In practice, it’s often used to label items in ordered sequences—especially in documents that prefer ideographic numerals instead of plain 1, 2, 3. You may see it in forms, legal or formal documents, section numbering, and typesetting contexts where consistent symbol spacing is desirable. Because it has its own Unicode code point, it’s reliable for display across platforms that support U+3220.
Common uses
- •Labeling section or clause “one” in formal documents
- •Creating ordered lists that use ideographic-style numbering
- •Marking the first item in instructions, steps, or checklists
- •Designing brochures and posters with typographic list markers
- •Using as a decorative label in UI components or templates
Examples
㈠ Parenthesized Ideograph One
- ㈠㈠ Purpose: This document explains requirements.
- ㈠Step ㈠: Verify your account email address.
- ㈠Section ㈠ includes background and definitions.
- ㈠Items: ㈠ Equipment list, ㈡ Safety notes, ㈢ Procedure.
- ㈠Choose ㈠ to start the setup wizard.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3220 | |
| HTML Entity | ㈠ | |
| HTML Code | ㈠ | |
| CSS | \3220 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12832 | |
| Decimal | 12832 |
How to type Parenthesized Ideograph One Letter (㈠)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12832 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3220 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3220. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3220, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㈠ 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 is the Unicode code point for ㈠?
The Unicode code point for ㈠ is U+3220.
How can I copy ㈠ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ㈠ (which corresponds to U+3220).
Can I use ㈠ in CSS and JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\3220. JavaScript escape: \\u{3220}.
What does ㈠ typically represent?
It’s commonly used as a “one” label in an enclosed/parenthesized ideographic numbering style, such as for ordered list items or sections.