Parenthesized Ideograph Special Letter
㈵ is the PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SPECIAL symbol (U+3235) often used as a stylized enclosed character marker.
U+3235
㈵ is a Unicode symbol named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SPECIAL” with code point U+3235. It’s part of the “Enclosed & Circled” group and can be copied into text, design mockups, and UI labels. Use the escapes below if you need it in code.
Parenthesized Ideograph Special Letter Meaning
㈵ (Unicode U+3235, “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SPECIAL”) is an enclosed character form designed to present an ideograph-like symbol within parentheses. As an enclosed & circled character, it’s commonly used as a decorative or typographic marker rather than as a standalone word. In practice, people paste it to add visual emphasis, label items in a compact way, or include a special marker in text where a circled/enclosed style reads clearly. Depending on your font, it may appear more like an ideographic symbol inside a parenthesized enclosure.
Common uses
- •Decorative labeling for lists, sections, or UI badges
- •Special markers in text for menus, steps, or references
- •Typography accents in posters, slides, or graphic design mockups
- •Compact item notation in captions or short-form documents
- •Including a distinctive symbol in social posts and branding drafts
Examples
㈵ PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SPECIAL (U+3235)
- ㈵Menu options: ㈵ Settings, ㈵ Help
- ㈵Step ㈵: Confirm your details
- ㈵Reference ㈵ see the appendix
- ㈵Choose ㈵ to enable notifications
- ㈵Badge ㈵ Premium member
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3235 | |
| HTML Entity | ㈵ | |
| HTML Code | ㈵ | |
| CSS | \3235 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12853 | |
| Decimal | 12853 |
How to type Parenthesized Ideograph Special Letter (㈵)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12853 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3235 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3235. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3235, 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 Special letter mean?
㈵ (Unicode U+3235, “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SPECIAL”) is an enclosed character form designed to present an ideograph-like symbol within parentheses. As an enclosed & circled character, it’s commonly used as a decorative or typographic marker rather than as a standalone word. In practice, people paste it to add visual emphasis, label items in a compact way, or include a special marker in text where a circled/enclosed style reads clearly. Depending on your font, it may appear more like an ideographic symbol inside a parenthesized enclosure.
What is the Unicode code point for ㈵?
The Unicode code point for ㈵ is U+3235.
How do I copy ㈵ into my document or app?
Copy the character “㈵” directly from this page, then paste it into your text field or document.
What are the HTML and CSS values for this symbol?
HTML entity: ㈵ • CSS escape: \\3235.
How do I type ㈵ in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{3235} (JavaScript escape).