Parenthesized Ideograph Two Letter
㈡ is a parenthesized ideograph form of the number two, encoded as Unicode U+3221.
U+3221
The symbol ㈡ represents the number two in a “parenthesized ideograph” style. It’s useful when you want a typographic variant that looks more formal than plain “2”. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code.
Parenthesized Ideograph Two Letter Meaning
㈡ is the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH TWO” (U+3221). As its name suggests, it visually represents the number two using an enclosed/parenthesized ideograph style rather than Arabic numeral “2”. The character is typically used as a decorative or structured list marker, such as marking item “2” in documents, headings, slides, or labels where consistency and typography matter. It’s also handy in design systems or UI mockups when you need a distinct, enclosed numeral that matches other circled/enclosed number characters.
Common uses
- •Numbered list item styling where you want a “parenthesized” numeral instead of “2”
- •Document and form layouts that use enclosed ideograph numbering for section labels
- •Slide decks and presentation slides to create consistent, formal-looking item numbering
- •UI mockups and design prototypes needing a typographic number marker
- •Decorative separators or badges to indicate “second” or “item two” in a stylized way
Examples
㈡ PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH TWO
- ㈡Step ㈡: Review the summary before exporting.
- ㈡Appendix ㈡: Additional figures and notes.
- ㈡選択肢 ㈡) Yes, continue to the next screen.
- ㈡Part ㈡—Set up the variables and start the workflow.
- ㈡Question ㈡: Describe your approach in two sentences.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3221 | |
| HTML Entity | ㈡ | |
| HTML Code | ㈡ | |
| CSS | \3221 |
FAQ
What does the Parenthesized Ideograph Two letter mean?
㈡ is the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH TWO” (U+3221). As its name suggests, it visually represents the number two using an enclosed/parenthesized ideograph style rather than Arabic numeral “2”. The character is typically used as a decorative or structured list marker, such as marking item “2” in documents, headings, slides, or labels where consistency and typography matter. It’s also handy in design systems or UI mockups when you need a distinct, enclosed numeral that matches other circled/enclosed number characters.
What is the Unicode value for ㈡?
The Unicode code point for ㈡ is U+3221 (Unicode name: PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH TWO).
How do I copy ㈡ into my documents?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it from your browser’s copy buffer. You can also use the provided HTML entity/escapes in code.
Can I use ㈡ in programming or web code?
Yes. Use the Unicode escapes: CSS escape is \\3221 and JavaScript escape is \\u{3221}. The HTML entity is ㈡.
Is ㈡ the same as the number 2?
It represents the number two, but as a specific typographic character (enclosed/parenthesized ideograph) rather than the plain digit “2”.