Parenthesized Ideograph Resource Letter
㈾ is the “Parensitized Ideograph Resource” enclosed ideograph symbol (U+323E).
U+323E
This page explains the symbol ㈾ and how to use it reliably in text and interfaces. You’ll find the Unicode details and practical copy/paste options for designers, writers, and developers.
Parenthesized Ideograph Resource Letter Meaning
㈾ (Unicode U+323E) is an enclosed ideographic character often referenced by its Unicode name: “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH RESOURCE.” The glyph appears as an ideograph-style character inside parentheses. In everyday use, it may be treated as a decorative or typographic symbol rather than a mainstream punctuation mark. Because it lives in the Unicode Enclosed & Circled category, it can be useful when you need a compact, self-contained symbol that visually stands apart from surrounding text. Depending on your font, it may look more or less like an ideographic character inside parentheses, so choosing a compatible font improves consistency.
Common uses
- •As a compact decorative marker in headings or labels
- •In typography or layout designs to create a distinctive symbol element
- •As a UI glyph for a “resource” or “identifier” placeholder in prototypes
- •In multilingual or icon-like text systems where full-width enclosed symbols are preferred
- •For copying into documents and posts where you need a precise Unicode character
Examples
㈾ Parensitized Ideograph Resource
- ㈾Available: ㈾
- ㈾Resource ID: ㈾123
- ㈾Tag ㈾A7 for draft tracking
- ㈾Category ㈾ Resources
- ㈾Item code ㈾-0042
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+323E | |
| HTML Entity | ㈾ | |
| HTML Code | ㈾ | |
| CSS | \323E |
FAQ
What does the Parenthesized Ideograph Resource letter mean?
㈾ (Unicode U+323E) is an enclosed ideographic character often referenced by its Unicode name: “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH RESOURCE.” The glyph appears as an ideograph-style character inside parentheses. In everyday use, it may be treated as a decorative or typographic symbol rather than a mainstream punctuation mark. Because it lives in the Unicode Enclosed & Circled category, it can be useful when you need a compact, self-contained symbol that visually stands apart from surrounding text. Depending on your font, it may look more or less like an ideographic character inside parentheses, so choosing a compatible font improves consistency.
What is the Unicode code point for ㈾?
It is U+323E (Unicode name: PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH RESOURCE).
How can I copy ㈾ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ㈾.
How do I use ㈾ in CSS?
You can reference it via CSS escape: \\323E.
Is ㈾ the same as parentheses or punctuation?
No. It’s an enclosed ideograph-style symbol character from the Enclosed & Circled category, not standard parentheses punctuation.