Parenthesized Ideograph Six Letter
The ㈥ symbol is the “six” character written as a parenthesized ideograph.
U+3225
㈥ is a Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SIX.” It’s commonly used when you want a stylized “6” with a parenthesized look. Below you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and copy/paste options with code points.
Parenthesized Ideograph Six Letter Meaning
㈥ is the Unicode character U+3225, named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SIX.” Visually, it presents the ideograph for six inside parentheses, making it distinct from plain “6.” In practice, it’s often used as a typographic alternative to digits in lists, labels, or decorative UI elements where consistent full-width styling is desired. Because it’s a single character (not a “(6)” sequence), it can help maintain spacing and alignment in templates, especially in contexts that expect a single glyph. It’s also useful for authors and designers who want a compact, enclosed “six” mark.
Common uses
- •Numbering steps in a vertical menu or instruction list with a consistent glyph style
- •Designing badges, tags, or counters where a stylized “6” fits the layout
- •Creating decorative section markers in posters, flyers, or presentation slides
- •Using in tables or spreadsheets as a single-character label for formatting consistency
- •Building UI elements (e.g., progress states or category indicators) that prefer enclosed symbols
Examples
㈥ Parenthesized Ideograph Six
- ㈥Step ㈥: Review the checklist before submission.
- ㈥Category ㈥ — Community updates and announcements.
- ㈥Your current level: ㈥.
- ㈥Match ㈥ of the schedule is at 7:00 PM.
- ㈥Option ㈥ is selected by default.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3225 | |
| HTML Entity | ㈥ | |
| HTML Code | ㈥ | |
| CSS | \3225 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12837 | |
| Decimal | 12837 |
How to type Parenthesized Ideograph Six Letter (㈥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12837 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3225 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3225. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3225, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㈥ 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 Six letter mean?
㈥ is the Unicode character U+3225, named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SIX.” Visually, it presents the ideograph for six inside parentheses, making it distinct from plain “6.” In practice, it’s often used as a typographic alternative to digits in lists, labels, or decorative UI elements where consistent full-width styling is desired. Because it’s a single character (not a “(6)” sequence), it can help maintain spacing and alignment in templates, especially in contexts that expect a single glyph. It’s also useful for authors and designers who want a compact, enclosed “six” mark.
What is the Unicode code point for ㈥?
The symbol ㈥ is U+3225.
How do I type ㈥ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ㈥
What are the common escape formats for ㈥ in code?
CSS escape: \\3225. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{3225}.
Is ㈥ the same as the text “(6)”?
No. ㈥ is a single Unicode character (“Parenthesized Ideograph Six”), while “(6)” is made from separate characters and may behave differently in spacing and font rendering.